NATIVE Project Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods - Full-time

Position Overview

Native (Procter & Gamble) is looking to expand our team with individuals who believe in our mission of creating everyday products that are clean, simple, and effective. Founded in 2015 and with over 150,000 5‑star product reviews, we are one of the fastest‑growing personal care companies in the US. Originally a Deodorant brand, Native is now proudly in 7 product categories and ever‑expanding in both eComm and Retail. P&G is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world with operations in over 75 countries and 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges. We are looking for an energetic and dynamic Project Manager with experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) to lead the launch of new products in support of our robust innovation plans. The ideal candidate has a can‑do attitude, attention to both executional details and the big picture, and the ability to drive cross‑functional alignment in an ever‑changing environment.

Location: CINCINNATI GENERAL OFFICES
Schedule: Full time
Salary: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 / year

Key Responsibilities

• Program Management: Brief the R&D team on new formula and fragrance needs, managing numerous rounds of iterations.
• Program Management: Brief the Initiative Set‑Up Specialist to kick off master data.
• Program Management: Conduct stage gate sessions alongside Brand to keep Commercial and Technical readiness on track.
• Program Management: Own end‑to‑end timelines to keep projects on track, launching on‑time and in full.
• Program Management: Drive risk assessments and communicate mitigation plans to Leadership.
• Program Management: Own Change Management in collaboration with Brand and Sales.
• Program Management: Lead weekly multi‑functional meetings across both Commercial and Technical teams.
• Operations/Logistics Support: Liaise with Product Supply teams to ensure on‑time production and shipment from manufacturing sites.
• Operations/Logistics Support: Support the Direct‑to‑Consumer and Retail Operations teams by ensuring key milestones are met for in‑warehouse product launches.
• Marketing/Sales Support: Kick‑off new artwork projects with the Creative team and in‑house Production Artist.
• Marketing/Sales Support: Manage artwork routing and approvals with internal teams and external partners.
• Marketing/Sales Support: Lead the execution of product samples for Go‑to‑Market activities and customer sell‑ins.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work‑related experience).
• Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at a consumer‑packaged goods (CPG) company, specifically within Direct‑to‑Consumer and/or Retail brands.
• Qualifications: Strong knowledge of the end‑to‑end new product cycle and its milestones.
• Qualifications: Ability to shepherd cross‑functional teams to execute product launches while managing risks and meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Qualifications: Excellent communication skills to quickly drive stakeholder alignment.
• Qualifications: Team player with a positive, solutions‑first attitude.
• Qualifications: Process‑ and detail‑oriented mindset with curiosity to understand project milestones and their overall impact.
• Qualifications: Ability to dive into technical aspects of projects and effectively communicate with non‑technical functions.
• Qualifications: Entrepreneurial tenacity and willingness to pitch in across teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Competitive total rewards package including salary, bonus (if applicable), and comprehensive benefits.