Senior Program Manager, Formulation and Packaging Product Development

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Program Manager, Formulation and Packaging Product Development in the United States.

This role provides a unique opportunity to lead end-to-end program management for formulation and packaging product development initiatives within a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment. You will be responsible for managing projects from concept through launch, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, timeline adherence, and alignment with business objectives. The position involves partnering with Product Development, Packaging, Marketing, Operations, and Creative teams to drive efficiencies, optimize processes, and maintain high standards of quality, sustainability, and regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on multitasking, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about delivering high-impact products to market. Strong organizational skills, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset are key to success.

Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of formulation and packaging product development programs from scoping through launch and post-launch review.
• Own and optimize the stage gate process to ensure risk mitigation, cross-functional alignment, and timely decision-making.
• Develop and maintain long-lead program plans that leverage cross-functional efficiencies and incorporate learnings from previous initiatives.
• Facilitate project activities such as kickoffs, status reviews, and retrospectives, proactively addressing risks, blockers, and dependencies.
• Drive collaboration across Product Development, Packaging, Creative, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and Marketing teams to align on key milestones.
• Manage packaging development from concept to commercialization, ensuring brand aesthetics, usability, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and cost targets are met.
• Oversee 3PL partner readiness, SKU setup, and coordination with Operations for fulfillment, inventory, and customer experience.
• Maintain detailed documentation, tracking tools, and approvals to monitor program progress and deliverables.

Requirements

• 5+ years of program or project management experience, including at least 2 years in full lifecycle formulation and packaging product development.
• Strong understanding of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) or personal care product development lifecycle.
• Proven experience managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional initiatives for formulation and packaging projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with executive leadership, designers, and cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, solution-oriented, and capable of managing multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, development processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana or similar platforms; adaptability to new tools and technologies.
• International experience and a global mindset are a plus.

Self-starter with initiative and ownership, combined with strong collaborative skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $140,000–$148,000 USD annually.
• Generous paid time off: 20 vacation days, 40 sick days, 3 mental health days, and 9 paid holidays including your birthday.
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
• Financial benefits: 401(k) with company match, accident and critical illness plans, and employee discount program.
• Remote-first work environment with monthly utility allowance.
• Paid parental leave and one paid volunteer day per year.
• Wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and opportunities for career growth in a certified Great Place to Work environment.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!