Senior Manager Product Development

$125,000 - $150,000/Yr

Wella - Morris Township, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Morris Township, NJ

5,001-10,000 employees

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Senior Manager of Product Development at Wella Company will lead the product development efforts for the Clairol Franchise, focusing on innovation and delivering exceptional products that meet consumer needs. This role requires collaboration across various functions and a strong internal and external focus to enhance the consumer experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership within the function and across various functions.
• Influence the direction of the brand and technology while developing new Public Relations (PR) skills and methods.
• Drive the growth of the Clairol Franchise by exploring uncharted territories.
• Leverage current and new technologies to deliver meaningful benefits to consumers.
• Establish capabilities to identify correlations between instrumental testing and product performance.
• Collaborate closely with the Multifunctional Initiative Global Design Team, including Marketing, Design, CMK, and PS.
• Actively seek and listen to consumers, customers, suppliers, and external experts.
• Manage and provide guidance to Senior Managers and other employees.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Physical Science with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in consumer goods, hair care, and/or hair color.
• Background in Product Insights (PI) and product design with technical proficiency in PI capability skills.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate the product development process efficiently.
• Strong capability to translate platform technologies into consumer-relevant ideas and benefits.
• Experience in partnering with Marketing to develop strategies and create concepts.
• Ability to influence individuals outside of the functional area and challenge the status quo based on data.
• Extensive product development expertise and understanding of the business.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for beauty.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strategic mindset.
• Experience in developing core consumer models and understanding technical models for product design.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence internally and externally.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in consumer-packaged goods or the beauty industry.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)