Special Projects Manager

HOURGLASS COSMETICS — Special Projects Manager

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and 2,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com

Role

The Special Projects Manager will act as an extension of and work directly with the Chief of Staff and Special Projects on organizing, leading and executing projects, from initial planning to final implementation. In the role, you will partner collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams, regional partners and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with the company’s objective. Sample projects include but are not limited to:

• Flagship launch and operations
• New business model tests
• New market expansion project management
• New product category expansion
• Company event organization and execution
  
  

The ideal candidate is a focused, versatile team player who demonstrates the knowledge, resourcefulness, and techniques required to meet project requirements and expectations. You’re a proactive leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. You are able self-prioritize and are comfortable working under pressure. Excellent communication skills and confidence in managing stakeholders at varying levels are essential.

As the Special Projects Manager, you have the unique opportunity of being in a job where no two days are the same, each day will vary and offer new learning experiences.

What You Do

• Work across various internal groups and external partners to execute projects
• Initiate planning with involved departments to select project team members and design overall project plans
• Plan and create detailed project timelines, identifying key deliverables and milestones
• Oversee and manage project activities, ensuring project progress is proceeding according to timelines
• Proactively identify potential risks or issues and help develop strategies to mitigate risks
• Keep key stakeholders appropriately informed of project status and accountable for respective parts through scheduled meeting cadence
• Build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members
• Analyze narrative and statistical information to help inform decision-making
• Manage project’s overall budget – initial forecasting, expense monitoring and identifying opportunities for cost reduction
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

You’ll Love This Job If

• You are STRATEGIC: You can conceive creative and successful solutions for potential roadblocks through learned foresight and experience
• You are ORGANIZED: You’re not easily overwhelmed and excellent at creating and implementing structures
• You are DETAIL- ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of minor details and of being methodical and thorough
• You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a confident people person who believes communication is key in building collaborative and trusting relationships
• You are AGILE: You are flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities – pivoting to achieve goals and deadlines
• You thrive in a FAST-PACED environment: You enjoy working on multiple concurrent and unique projects
  
  

Qualifications

• 4+ years prior experience as a project manager
• Agile project management experience is a plus
• Must be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams and processes
• Adept at operating autonomously amidst ambiguity
• Demonstrate awareness of own limitations and the ability to seek guidance from subject matter experts, colleagues, etc
• Previous experience with project management tool (i.e. Asana, MS Projects, Smartsheet, etc) required
• Fluent in basic tech tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to work from corporate office at least 60% of the week
• Ability to travel, if necessary
  
  

The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or [email protected].

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