Project Manager, Beauty/Cosmetics

Welcome to IBG! 

IBG (Innovative Beauty Group) is a global one-stop beauty shop. By partnering with our clients as an extension of their teams, we bring beauty visions to life. IBG consists of more than 300 colleagues spread over 13 locations worldwide.  

IBG North America specializes in turnkey solutions, private label and packaging in the beauty industry. Together, we are concept builders and boosters with global opportunities for well-known retailers and brands.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager who will manage and oversee multiple projects across various categories, from concept through delivery (and post-delivery, where required). This role will collaborate closely with all cross functional teams to ensure all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage and document complex timelines and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, creative environment.

This role is for an existing vacancy.

In this role, you will:

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and product development across designated categories, from concept through production and delivery.

• Translate customer briefs into detailed product specifications and support supplier development and execution.

• Partner with Sales and customers to define project scope, requirements, pricing targets, and quality expectations.

• Identify, evaluate, and manage global suppliers (in collaboration with China and Korea teams) to optimize cost, quality, and timelines.

• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and production schedules while developing cost breakdowns and supporting quotations and proposals.

• Create and manage project plans and critical path timelines in PMOne, ensuring accountability and alignment across stakeholders.

• Oversee day-to-day project execution, tracking progress, purchase orders, production schedules, and sample timelines to ensure on-time delivery.

• Maintain accurate documentation in PMOne, including specifications, version control, supplier communications, and project updates.

• Communicate regularly with internal teams and external partners to provide updates, resolve issues, and address technical or production challenges.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Engineering, Design, Creative, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

• Identify risks, manage budgets and cost controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and speed-to-market.