OLAPLEX, Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX) is an innovative, science-enabled, technology-driven beauty company. We are founded on the principle of delivering effective, patent-protected and proven performance in the categories where we compete. We strive to empower our consumers to look as beautiful on the outside as they feel on the inside. We believe every person deserves to have healthy, beautiful hair, whether they are visiting a salon or caring for their hair at home.

OLAPLEX has been able to achieve phenomenal growth and we continuously seek exceptionally talented individuals who can support our innovation and creativity. We currently operate in a fully remote environment; because of this, collaboration and flexibility are at the core of our commitment to each other and to the success of OLAPLEX.

About the Role:

The Project Management Specialist, Product Development will work with Project Manager to coordinate activities across Product Development, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Education, IT, R&D and Finance to ensure excellence in on time and execution for Non-NPD projects (Sampling, Gift with Purchase, Reformulations, and Retailer Exclusives) globally and NPD (New Product Development). As an integral member of the team, the Project Manager must be: diligent and assertive to drive the process; flexible and adaptive to proactively manage deviations, and engaged to identify and manage project risks.

• Clearly document and monitor all timeline milestones across teams, set due dates/make revisions as needed, and follow up to ensure tasks are met or contingencies developed
• Lead and facilitate regular cross-functional team meetings, coordinating activities across Product Development, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Education, IT, and Finance team members to create and execute necessary timelines and activities
• Proactively identify risks, counter-act and press for decisions, in order to execute on-time and within quality expectations
• Prioritize tasks, adjust workflow and partner cross-functionally with the team as needed to move projects forward
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities, creating and refining best practices and processes for successful project execution
• Serve as point of contact in between formal project meetings to drive communication and action where needed to support project execution
• Communicate project status updates, actions and risks to the current head of research and development
• Provide administrative support to key business partners ensuring milestones are achieved on-time and on-budget

About You:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in either R&D or Supply Chain
• 2+ years of experience in process/project management across global teams, and/or concentration of R&D or Supply Chain
• Skilled problem-solver who drives out-of-the-box thinking when appropriate
• Adept at operating autonomously amidst ambiguity
• Ability to lead and influence without being the direct manager of all team members
• Excellent organizational, management, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong preference for this individual to be based near our Pearl River Lab Location as there may be a need to work out of the lab bi-monthly

• Responsible for creating briefs for all kits and samples
• Responsible for getting estimated and final forecasts for non-NPD products
• Will work with the creative team on reviews and approvals, managing all meeting invitations and tracking changes
• Lead a cross functional meeting to review kit timelines as is done for NPD launches
• Assist in projects with new NPD launches (shipments, creating labels for large scale testing, etc)
• Manage timelines for all reformulations, with Product Development Director leading Contract Manufacturer decisions
• Work with Marketing & Education on reformulation education and website change needs once reformulation hits the warehouse
• Work closely with operations on the GTM for new formulations to notify Marketing once newly changed formulas or packages hit shelves
• Assess the current workflow for package sourcing for non-NPD projects with the Packaging Team
• Assist in some NPD related support if available (shipping, testing follow ups, etc)

We'd love to have you apply, even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement. What's most important to us is finding authentic and accountable people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes. We are looking for someone who will bring all their expertise, learn, and grow with us.

Our Total Rewards:

• Work/Life Balance: Remote work environment, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules.
• Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees in addition to short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance; dependent care flexible spending account company match
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans; 401k match of 50% up to the first 6%
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
• Culture: Our team has an "attitude of gratitude" and a shared passion for our brand. Join our culture committee and/or DE&I champion team to play a role in building and sustaining our "secret sauce."
• Recognition: We celebrate our peers and colleagues with our monthly 'Hero Recognition and Awards' program. Make a difference as a 'Bond Builder' and/or 'Commendable Creative!'
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At OLAPLEX, we support and stand up for our community with our talent, content, messages, and product offering. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a company, unifies our shared commitment to 'do well and do good'. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a stronger and more creative work environment.

OLAPLEX is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.