Job Specifications
WHAT ON EARTH IS DECIEM?
Known as “The Abnormal Beauty Company”, DECIEM is the parent company of The Ordinary, NIOD, and other beauty brands & is an industry disruptor with a science-first approach to innovation. DECIEM was Co-Founded in 2013 by the late Brandon Truaxe, a visionary who set out to change the beauty industry through authenticity and transparency. He developed DECIEM to be a happy family (of people and beauty brands), rooted in kindness, creativity, diversity, and respect, alongside Co-Founder, Nicola Kilner.
We are growing rapidly and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Project Manager to manage projects to execute product roadmaps and commitments for DECIEM’s product development life cycle from research and development, through to product launch.
This hybrid role will be based out of our Toronto head office.
This is a 12 month contract position.
WHAT YOU'D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
Manage the product development life cycle by working with the appropriate cross functional teams (Scientific,Production, Supply Chain, Brand, Commercial, Finance, Learning and Development, etc.)
To plan and develop scope, deliverables, resource requirements, work plan, budget, and timing for new and existing products.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate project status, progress, and risks to key stakeholders. Ensure that all deviations and risks are communicated and escalated effectively.
Act as a first point of contact for questions, requests or updates submitted by cross functional teams related to the scope, timeline, resources, and budget of a project and communicate/escalate the information as appropriate.
Create a breakdown for major projects into doable actions and set timeframes that are successfully managed, mitigated and met
Systematically review projects to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, within defined scope, and with agreed-upon specifications to enable the achievement of defined benefits.
Ensure project processes are applied consistently, including project plans, issue and risk management, financial management, resourcing, and communications management
Implement the appropriate project management methodology depending on the nature of the project
Manage projects related to continuous operational improvements for product development life cycle processes
Maintain a thorough understanding and documentation of DECIEM’s business practices, process and operations
Act as a liaison with the project managers of other departments, and facilitate the communication between teams involved in cross functional department projects
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
5+ years of people management and/or leadership experience is required within the cosmetic industry (Must understand the fundamentals of a product launch process)
Relevant education OR equivalent work experience in IT, Business, Science, Project Management, project management for product development and product launch in the cosmetic or consumer packaged goods industry is an asset
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, MS Project, Google tool suite, Wrike, Lucid Charts, project management software and approaches (Agile project management)
Proficient word processing skills using MS Office Google Docs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Solid organization and time management skills, detail oriented and ability to focus and work efficiently in a demanding, fast-paced environment
WHAT YOU'LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM
There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here are a few of our favorite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates.
Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
First dibs on new products.
A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
Do the right thing
Create impact
Respect small things
Care too much
Be the future
These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainabilit
About the Company
DECIEM is a humble and happy umbrella of good beauty brands like NIOD and The Ordinary. We've been called every good and bad thing you can think of like "the most thrilling thing to happen to skincare", and "the hottest beauty company right now".
Over the past year, we've sold more than one product every second, opened the doors to our 35th store, and welcomed our 1000th employee. With many products in development, a new 70,000 square-foot HQ to call home, and plans for even further retail expansion, we are excited to do e...
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