Product Development Manager

Make Up For Ever, a French brand founded in 1984 by Dany Sanz and part of the LVMH group since 1999, is a leading name in the luxury cosmetics industry. The company is dedicated to creating high-performance products and services that empower individuals to express their unique personalities. With a presence in over 55 countries and 3300 points of sale worldwide, Make Up For Ever employs over 1,400 people globally, including 350 in France.

1. Ensure the viability of cost, quality, and timeline for all projects within the portfolio, including launches and catalog modifications.
2. Define development schedules for the assigned scope.
3. Assess project feasibility with development experts, quality teams, and subcontractors, identifying risks and determining associated action plans.
4. Coordinate development progress with subcontractors.
5. Lead bi-monthly project review meetings with Development, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and LVMH Laboratory teams, proposing and challenging action plans.
6. Share alerts and associated action plans with executive committees during weekly and monthly meetings.
7. Coordinate financial milestones of projects, including COGS and GM targets.
8. Act as the primary contact for Marketing within the assigned scope, forming a partnership with the Marketing Group Leader.
9. Manage a junior project manager, overseeing their workload and supporting their development and reporting.
10. Lead process and tool optimization projects in collaboration with the Product Development Project Manager of the other axis.

1. Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, or equivalent university degree in project management.
2. 7 to 8 years of experience in new product development, including at least one experience in cosmetics and project management.
3. Experience in coordination with subcontractors is a plus.

1. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, and dynamism.
2. Strong ability to unite and challenge teams.
3. Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
4. Motivation to develop innovative, high-performance makeup products.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and professional English (spoken and written).

Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, with a focus on cosmetics and project management.

Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, or equivalent university degree in project management.

Two days of onboarding to explore the company's artistry and differentiation strengths. Opportunities to participate in internal activities such as climate workshops, e-learning development platforms, and product testing. Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and mentoring programs within the LVMH ecosystem.

Located in Neuilly-sur-Seine, the headquarters of Make Up For Ever, the company fosters an inclusive and diverse environment where employees can express their personalities and convictions. The workplace culture is vibrant, with opportunities for professional growth and engagement in various internal and community activities.