NATIVE Project Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods

Position Overview

Native (Procter & Gamble) is expanding our team with individuals who believe in our mission of creating everyday products that are clean, simple, and effective. Founded in 2015 and boasting over 150,000 5-star product reviews, Native has evolved from a deodorant brand to a leader in seven product categories, serving both eCommerce and Retail channels. As part of P&G—the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world—you will enjoy a diverse and rewarding career filled with exciting challenges.

Location: San Francisco or Cincinnati. Schedule: Hybrid – in-office attendance required three days per week.

We are seeking an energetic and dynamic Project Manager with proven experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) to lead new product launches and support our robust innovation plans. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to manage both high-level strategy and executional details, and thrives in an ever-changing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of new products by managing end-to-end timelines to ensure projects are delivered on time and in full.
• Brief the R&D team on new formula and fragrance needs, managing multiple iterations as required.
• Coordinate with the Initiative Set-Up Specialist to initiate master data procedures.
• Conduct stage gate sessions in collaboration with Brand teams to ensure commercial and technical readiness.
• Drive risk assessments and communicate mitigation plans to Leadership.
• Manage change processes in collaboration with Brand and Sales teams.
• Lead weekly cross-functional meetings across Commercial and Technical teams.
• Liaise with Product Supply teams to ensure on-time production and shipping from manufacturing sites.
• Support Direct-to-Consumer and Retail Operations by ensuring that new product milestones are met for timely warehouse entry.
• Kick-off new artwork projects and manage artwork routing and approvals with internal teams and external partners.
• Oversee the execution of product samples for Go-to-Market activities and customer sell-ins.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of handling complex product launches.
• Ability to drive cross-functional alignment and manage risk assessments effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive, can-do attitude.