New Product Development Manager

Role overview

The New Product Development Manager will own the planning and execution of innovation initiatives across core launches, fragrance and flavor line extensions, short-run offerings, merchandising programs, and early-stage concept ideas. This role is responsible for building and maintaining project schedules, guiding product development from brief through commercialization, and coordinating the work needed for formulas, packaging, creative assets, bills of materials, and manufacturing handoff. The position also supports the team’s operating discipline by maintaining reporting, dashboards, and documentation. Acting as the main contact for assigned programs, the manager will work across functions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key responsibilities

• Set, monitor, and uphold launch schedules so they stay aligned with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Packaging, Operations, and Supply Chain priorities.
• Run cross-functional working sessions to review milestones, evaluate progress, and clear blockers.
• Share timely status reports with stakeholders and leadership, including launch readiness, KPI performance, project risks, and items that need escalation.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Packaging, Design, and Operations to advance innovation and merchandising programs.
• Keep NPD reports, dashboards, calendars, and project files current and accurate for clear team communication.
• Coordinate with Packaging and the BOM Analyst to build and maintain bills of materials in the system of record.
• Help align teams on stage-gate requirements and cross-functional decisions so projects move successfully through execution.
• Document project insights and lessons learned, and look for ways to improve workflows and increase operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 2 to 5+ years of experience in New Product Development and/or Project Management, ideally in Beauty, Personal Care, or Consumer Packaged Goods.
• 5 to 10+ years of total experience in Supply Chain, Product Development, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple NPD programs from concept to commercialization, including formula and packaging work.
• Strong skills in project coordination, organization, and prioritization, with the ability to handle several initiatives at once.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities, including influencing teams, holding owners accountable, and resolving conflicts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; exposure to Six Sigma, TPM, or other continuous improvement methods is beneficial.
• Working understanding of FMCG new product development, packaging materials, and commercialization requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP, and planning tools; experience with Smartsheet is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and a collaborative team-first approach.
• Must be able to work from the office two days each week, on Tuesday and Wednesday.

About eos Products

eos Products is a well-known beauty brand built on an inventive, entrepreneurial mindset. The company has helped reshape everyday beauty routines and is popular with Gen Z and millennial consumers. From its signature lip balm to its widely loved body lotion, eos focuses on making everyday products feel thoughtfully designed, enjoyable, and memorable.

Employment details

This is a full-time, onsite position based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The company describes the role as FLSA exempt.

Equal opportunity

eos Products provides equal employment opportunity to qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. The company also encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.