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Project Manager, Product Commercialization

Snif

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 October 2026 (9 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 23 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Product Development

Job Summary

About Us

Snif is setting the new standard in fine fragrance. The search for high-quality scented products should be simple accessible and fun. We bring our customers what they want to smell and develop new unexpected ways for them to incorporate fine fragrance into their daily routines.

Every scent we develop is designed to be an immersive experience. From the name packaging design and creative campaigns to someones first spray we want them to see and smell the quality behind every release. Our formulas are always made with top-shelf ingredients and are genderless non-toxic vegan and cruelty-free.

Snif and its sub-brands are sold on our DTC site . Select products can also be found at Ulta Beauty and on Amazon. Weve been featured across notable press outlets including Forbes Fast Co. WWD Vogue Allure Cosmopolitan NY Mag Harpers Bazaar and more. Additionally were backed by some of the most revered investors in the consumer goods space.

Were a lean team thats expanding quickly and were looking for someone who believes in our vision to shift the way people experience scents.

The Role:

Bringing new products to market is central to Snifs growth and great ideas only matter if they reach customers as intended. As the Product Commercialization Manager you will own the execution path from project kickoff through production and launch turning the product roadmap into a clear well-run plan that gets every launch out the door on time on spec and on budget.

You are the operational hub of new product development. You will hold the master development calendar set and track milestones and drive accountability across Product Development Operations Retail and Brand. When timelines shift components are delayed or priorities compete youre the one who spots it early rallies the right people and keeps the work moving.

This role calls for someone who is exceptionally organized proactive and solution-oriented with a sharp eye for detail and a calm steady approach to complex cross-functional work. Youre energized by building process and creating clarity for the teams around you and you never lose sight of the brand the customer and our quality standards. As we continue to scale youll play a key part in strengthening how we develop and launch products building systems that make each launch smoother than the last.

This role will report directly to the VP of Product.

While we are based in New York City we operate as a remote team. This job may require travel 10% of the time depending on business needs.

What Youll Do:

Timeline & Process Ownership

Own and maintain the master development milestones for all new launches from kickoff through first production run
Build and manage individual project timelines working backward from launch and retailer in-store dates
Run the stage-gate process holding teams to gate deliverables and clearly flagging when a gate is at risk
Identify critical path items early and build contingency plans before timelines slip

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead the weekly cross-functional commercialization meeting walking every program and surfacing outstanding milestones
Partner daily with Product Development Operations Retail Brand and Creative to keep projects tracking
Follow up relentlessly to unblock stalled workstreams and re-sequence when dates move
Escalate development risks and decisions to the leadership team and CEO with a clear recommendation not just a problem

Vendor & Supply Chain Management

Work directly with formula component and packaging vendors to build and validate development timelines
Manage packaging vendors on new tooling development tooling trials and component lead times
Track MOQs lead times and capacity constraints and factor them into launch feasibility & timeline

Launch Readiness

Manage timelines of required testing (stability compatibility PET safety assessments) and keep testing on the critical path
Track retailer new-item submission deadlines and line review calendars and work backward from them
Run post-launch retrospectives and feed lessons learned back into the development process

What Youll Bring:

47 years in commercialization project management or product operations ideally in beauty fragrance or CPG
Proven track record managing multiple concurrent launches against fixed retail dates
Deep familiarity with the beauty and/or home scent development cycle: formula component tooling artwork testing and production
Strong vendor management skills and comfort negotiating timelines
Fluency in PLM/ERP systems and project management tools (ie. Smartsheet Asana Monday or similar)
Highly organized calm under pressure and comfortable driving accountability across teams without direct authority
Ability to break down complex problems or processes to fundamentals in order to execute thoughtfully and efficiently
An imaginative yet analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into simple real-world outcomes and goals
Excellent verbal written and interpersonal skills that foster real trusting relationships
Openness to direct communication and feedback lead with kindness and positivity
Strength and rigor in navigating ambiguityyoure a self-starter and a team player
Curiosity and innovationyoure constantly seeking ways to improve products and processes
A desire for the excitement grind and freedom that comes with an early-stage fast-growing startup
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Suite

Bonus Points:

Passion for scented products including (but not limited to) fragrance body care candles and laundry categories

What Youll Get

Be part of a fast-growing company with an awesome mission
Highly competitive salary and equity so youre a part of the Snif family
An opportunity for growth and ability to widen your role and responsibilities
Medical Dental and Vision healthcare insurance
401K Retirement Plan with company matching
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible vacation and PTO policy
Industry-leading well-being and mental-health benefits
Virtual and remote work as well as work-from-home setup
Snif product on us!

Snif is an equal employment opportunity employer to all employees and applicants for employment. We celebrate people from all backgrounds. If youre driven by our mission wed love to hear from you! Email us at emailprotected

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