Ph3Customer Project Management Associate Manager - BU Foundations /h3 pbOur Best is Beauty's Next. /b /p pbReporting directly to the BU Foundations Sr. Director /b, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of the Foundations Business Unit by coordinating and inspiring the team of Customer Project Managers (CPMs). This position is not only about operational excellence—it’s about driving binnovation /b, fostering bmarket-driven product development /b, and ensuring every customer project reflects our commitment to excellence and creativity. /p h3Why This Role Matters /h3 pYou will be at the intersection of bmarket insight, product innovation, and flawless execution /b, ensuring that every project contributes to our vision of delivering cutting‑edge foundation solutions that anticipate market trends and delight consumers worldwide. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liLead and empower a team of Customer Project Managers, promoting a culture of binnovation and customer-centricity /b. /li liFacilitate regular team meetings to share best practices, resolve challenges, and align on priorities that accelerate bproduct development and market responsiveness /b. /li liCultivate strategic customer relationships to strengthen credibility and btransform insights into breakthrough product concepts /b. /li /ul h3Project Oversight /h3 ul liMonitor progress of key customer projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while maintaining a bfocus on creative solutions and differentiation /b. /li liAct as escalation point for critical issues, driving resolution with agility and collaboration. /li /ul h3Process Improvement /h3 ul liIdentify and implement process enhancements that bboost efficiency and enable faster innovation cycles /b. /li liChampion the deployment of tools and methodologies that support bdata-driven decision‐making and creative problem‑solving /b. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Engagement /h3 ul liCollaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and RD to ensure seamless execution and balignment with market trends and consumer expectations /b. /li liMaintain strong relationships with key customers, translating their needs into binnovative product strategies /b. /li /ul h3Reporting Analysis /h3 ul liProvide regular reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics to BU Senior Director. /li liAnalyze trends and propose corrective actions to improve overall project health and baccelerate time‑to‑market for new products /b. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul libDeep knowledge of the Makeup Market /b, with a strong orientation toward bFoundation innovation /b and a proven passion for bend‑to‑end product development and launch strategies /b. /li liDemonstrated experience in project management, ideally in a customer‑facing role within cosmetics or beauty. /li liStrong leadership and team coordination skills, with the ability to binspire creativity and accountability /b. /li liExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. /li liStrategic and analytical mindset with attention to detail and bcuriosity for emerging trends /b. /li liFamiliarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., SAP, MS Office). /li liFluent in English; other languages are a plus like French and Korean. /li liPrevious coordination or people management experience. /li liAbility to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. /li liWillingness to travel globally. /li /ul h3Seniority level /h3 ul liAssociate /li /ul h3Employment type /h3 ul liFull‑time /li /ul h3Job function /h3 ul liProduct Management and Project Management /li liCosmetics and Personal Care Product Manufacturing /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr