Product Development Project Manager Job at The Hair Shop in Los Angeles

About the Role:

We’re looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Product Development Project Manager to lead the end-to-end development of new hair extension products and tools. This is a cross-functional role that collaborates closely with Operations, Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, and Education teams. If you’re passionate about bringing beauty innovations to market and thrive on timelines, vendors, and technical specs, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive product development projects from concept to launch, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Own the project pipeline and track development milestones for new SKUs, tools, packaging, and limited edition launches.
• Collaborate with sourcing and operation team members to align on suppliers, lead times, pricing, and quality standards.
• Work directly with vendors for sampling, feedback, and iterations to define and meet standards.
• Conduct product testing and evaluation for performance, durability, and market readiness—especially for human hair extensions.
• Coordinate with field sales, education, marketing, and retail to ensure on-time go-to-market readiness.
• Serve as the main liaison between creative and technical teams to ensure brand alignment and feasibility.
• Maintain organized documentation for product specs, samples, QA notes, regulatory requirements, and testing protocols.
• Monitor competitor products and trends to help define and refine product roadmaps.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in project or product management, preferably in beauty, hair, or CPG.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles and vendor management.
• Excellent organizational and timeline management skills.
• Experience with tools like Monday.com, Asana, Airtable, or similar.
• A love for beauty, style, and product excellence—hair extension knowledge is a big plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage up, across, and externally.

Nice-to-Haves:

• PMP certification or formal training in project management.
• Experience in packaging development and regulatory compliance (especially Prop 65, FDA, etc.).
• Global supplier or sourcing experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary & performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Generous PTO and parental leave policies
• Hybrid work flexibility