Project Manager - Product Configuration & Retail Programs

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous Project Manager to oversee the implementation of retailer-specific product configuration projects across our pet and human consumer products portfolios. The position involves close collaboration with the Product Development team to execute retailer-driven product variations, pack configurations, specialized retailer displays, and other adjustments to existing product lines.

This role demands excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment. Coordination will be required with Product Managers, Sourcing, Sales, Licensing, Regulatory, Packaging, and other key departments to ensure smooth project progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the entire process of retailer-specific product configurations, including private label development, changes in pack size or count, club and multi-pack adaptations, exclusive SKUs, promotion-based configurations, and other retailer modifications.
• Plan and implement retail merchandising display solutions such as pallets, endcaps, sidekick displays, PDQs, floor displays, and other point-of-purchase fixtures.
• Act as the central liaison coordinating between Sales, Product Development, Design, Sourcing, Regulatory, and related teams.
• Create and maintain project schedules, oversee milestone achievement, and proactively address potential risks or delays.
• Manage artwork, packaging, and display specification compliance with retailer expectations, regulations, and internal standards.
• Coordinate product samples and licensor approvals from initial request through to product launch.
• Focus on enhancing and standardizing workflows related to recurrent product configurations.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on new product introductions involving retailer-specific settings.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of four years’ experience in project management, account management, or product/program coordination, preferably within consumer packaged goods, especially pet or household product sectors.
• Demonstrated experience managing retail merchandising display formats such as pallets, endcaps, sidekicks, PDQs, and floor displays.
• Strong multitasking capabilities with precision and meticulous attention to detail.
• Superior organizational, prioritization, and cross-functional project management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills facilitating collaboration among diverse teams.
• Keen attention to problem identification and resolution to safeguard project deadlines and product quality.

Additional Information

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Department: Product Development

Reports to: Senior Product Manager

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Salary Range: $95,000 to $115,000 per year