Associate Director, Program Management (Product Development)

Associate Director, Program Management (Product Development)

Who We Are - MANSCAPED is a leading men's grooming and lifestyle consumer brand on a mission to introduce and elevate a whole new self-care routine for men. What began as the category creator of below-the-waist grooming has quickly evolved into a global omnichannel powerhouse available around the world on manscaped.com, Amazon, and in major retailers including Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. As a company, we're more than just ball jokes (though, rest assured, there's plenty of those). We proudly uphold seven core values accountability, authenticity, collaboration, fun, humility, inclusivity, and innovation which define our brand identity and drive our success. As a people-centric employer brand, we are deeply committed to fostering the growth, happiness, and holistic well-being of each individual on our team.

Who We're Looking For

Reporting to the VP, PMO we are seeking an Associate Director, Program Management (Product Development) to lead and organize a growing pipeline of initiatives across internal teams including Hardware Product Development, Packaging, Operations, Marketing, and Creative. This individual will play a key role in managing packaging development programs and supporting product development from concept to delivery. This role requires a passion for cross-functional collaboration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams to meet business objectives.

Keys to Success

As a member of the Program Management Office team, success will be measured based on three key actions. 1) Doing your job; setting and meeting appropriate goals that ladder up to the long-term Company vision and the short-term Company targets. You are expected to align on these goals with your manager and then deliver on them. 2) Doing Your Job, the Right Way; At MANSCAPED we strive to be ideal team players. That means striving to live up to the Humble, Hard Working & Smart framework. 3) Engaging (in both directions) with Radical Candor in a way that seeks to improve the performance of yourself and the team around you.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end program management for product lifecycle device development, including hardware design, engineering, testing, packaging, and delivery.

Own and evolve the stage gate process across device programs, ensuring clear checkpoints, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment.

Build long-lead program plans that enable ideation, leverage cross-functional efficiencies, and integrate learnings from past initiatives into new programs.

Facilitate project activities (kickoffs, status reviews, retrospectives) while proactively surfacing and resolving risks, blockers, and dependencies to maintain momentum and ensure ownership toward key business and program goals.

Champion continuous process improvement by optimizing documentation, workflows, and programs while enhancing team collaboration and driving efficiencies across internal and external partners.

Streamline workflows by scaling effort to business value, eliminating redundant documentation, and reducing unnecessary touchpoints.

Promote cross-functional accountability by aligning expectations and helping teams stay focused on strategic priorities without excessive oversight.

Partner closely with Packaging, Product Development, Creative, and Go-to-Market teams to ensure on-time delivery of product development and packaging assets across all device and kit related programs.

Track and align timelines across multiple, interdependent workflows.

Proactively monitor progress, identify risks, and drive timely resolution.

Manage packaging development and execution for devices and bundled kits, balancing brand aesthetics, functionality, quality, and cost.

Track and manage marketing insert components included in product packaging, ensuring alignment with Category Management, Creative, and Production Development requirements.

Support planning and execution of device kits and cross-product bundles, managing dependencies across components and packaging.

Oversee 3PL partner readiness by ensuring timely SKU setup within fulfillment systems to support product availability and launch execution.

Coordinate with Operations to track actual demand (AD) and shipment transit times (STTs) across 3PLs, ensuring visibility into CX and Influencer sample availability for product launches.

Manage launch readiness for products in back-order status, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams for fulfillment, inventory, and customer experience teams.

Partner with Regulatory to manage international documentation, product registrations, and ensure timely visibility of key deliverables and deadlines.

Perform additional duties as required to support successful program execution and global initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

5+ years of program or project management experience, with at least 2+ years in consumer hardware, devices, or manufacturing product development.

Direct experience managing both product and packaging development for physical goods (device and / or kit experience strongly preferred).

Proven ability to manage hardware development timelines and deliverables, including packaging, prototyping, tooling, engineering builds, and regulatory milestones.

Track record of successfully leading cross-functional hardware or product initiatives from concept through launch.

Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements, especially for hardware and international markets.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, managing multiple complex initiatives and changing priorities.

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences and foster collaboration across departmentstechnical, creative, and executive.

Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ownership, but also a strong team collaborator.

Familiarity with project management tools like Asana or similar; ability to quickly adapt to new platforms.

Process-oriented with a mindset for continuous improvement.

Packaging, design, or industrial engineering experience is a strong advantage.

International experience and a global perspective are a plus!

MANSCAPED Benefits

Take time to find balance and rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy a generous 20 accrued vacation days per year to relax, travel, and spend quality time with your loved ones. We value your need for a healthy work-life balance.

Health comes first, always. We provide 40 hours of paid sick leave annually, ensuring you can take the time you need to recover.

Your mental health matters. Take 3 paid mental health days to recharge and take care of your emotional well-being.

We offer 9 paid holidays throughout the year (including your birthday!) to give you the opportunity to celebrate important moments and take a break from work.

Let us take the guess work out of retirement planning with our employee 401(k) plan and company match.

Some call it pet insurance, we call it Paws & Claws coverage. Our plan helps you take care of your furry family members, giving you peace of mind.

Our comprehensive life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability coverage provide financial security for you and your family in case of unexpected events.

Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), ensuring you and your family are well-covered.

If you're facing life's challenges, our confidential Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help you navigate them.

Add a layer of protection from the unexpected costs of emergencies and unexpected illnesses. Enrollment in our accident and critical illness plans can provide financial support during the most difficult of times.

We are a remote-first employer. You will receive a monthly utility allowance to help cover the costs of Wifi and phone usage.

Enjoy a generous discount on our products as part of our employee discount program, making holiday and birthday shopping a breeze.

Participate in our exciting wellness challenges designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. From step competitions to mindfulness sessions, join your colleagues in fun and motivating activities that boost your physical and mental well-being.

We support our families by offering paid parental leave to support you during a pivotal time in your life, adding to the family!

We like to cheer each other on. Our regular recognition initiatives ensure you are acknowledged for your hard work and achievements.

We encourage community involvement by offering one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to support a cause that means the most to you.

We are a certified Great Place to Work, growing rapidly and offering incredible opportunities for advancement. Join us and be part of an exciting journey with a company that values its employees.

Compensation Range $155,000 - $165,000 USD