Senior Manager of Product Development in London

Senior Manager of Product Development

Pixi Inc. London, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager of Product Development to lead the end-to-end development of innovative products from concept through launch. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with design, supply chain and sales to ensure products meet market, retailer and brand positioning within strategic timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pipeline Management: Overseeing a rolling pipeline of all product timelines and deliverables, ensuring critical path goals are met and projects are delivered on schedule.
• Team Leadership and Development: Guiding the product development team to take ownership of projects, targets, and deliverables, focusing on maximizing commercial metrics and meeting tight time-to-market objectives.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Delivering innovative, practical solutions that support various product development road maps and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
• Sourcing Oversight: Leading the sourcing process for products and packaging, including formulation, components, and box art, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.
• Bill of Materials Management: Overseeing the creation and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs), managing cost of goods (COGS) analysis, and ensuring consistency in Master Product Information (MPI).
• Dual Sourcing and Fast-Tracking: Implementing strategies for dual sourcing and expedited timelines to support high-paced and complex beauty projects.
• Regulatory Documentation: Supporting the regulatory documentation process for EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring compliance with all relevant guidelines and standards.
• Process Creation and Optimization: Creating, implementing, and continuously improving departmental processes, ensuring they are clearly documented and effectively trained across teams.
• Operational Foundations: Building and reinforcing a highly productive product operations team in the UK by establishing best industry practices and embedding good operational habits.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Leading “Green PD” initiatives to promote eco-friendly production practices, optimizing sourcing strategies to reduce environmental impact and actively reducing carbon footprint.
• Quality Control (QC): Reviewing and enhancing the pre- and post-production QC sample processes, introducing best practices to maintain high-quality standards across product lines.
• Continuous Improvement: Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on INCI reviews, packaging optimization, and composition evaluations to support sustained excellence in product operations.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in product development within the skincare or color cosmetics industry
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with shifting priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with the ability to work quickly and accurately; familiarity with PowerPoint and graphic design programs is a plus
• Highly organized multitasker with a strong execution focus and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Quick to learn new systems, processes, and product lines
• Exceptional Attention to Detail - Consistently ensure accuracy and quality across all facets of work, including data entry, product specifications, BOM documentation, and packaging reviews.
• Proven ability to catch discrepancies early, maintain consistency across cross-functional deliverables, and uphold brand standards in high-paced, deadline-driven environments.
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• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and driven by a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced product development environments with the ability to adapt quickly to change
• Familiarity with the unique pace and demands of a founder-led organization
• Strong solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to challenges
• Solid technical understanding of formulations, packaging, and processes relevant to the skincare and/or color cosmetics category