Conair LLC · 7 hours ago
Project Manager – Advanced Concept Development, Beauty and Home Care
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expConair LLC is a leading international designer and manufacturer of personal care and kitchen appliances. They are seeking a Project Manager to join their Advanced Concept Development team, responsible for driving early-stage innovation projects in the Beauty and Home Care categories.
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Responsibilities
Manage multiple early-stage innovation projects from concept through early gate approvals, ensuring alignment with business and brand objectives
Own project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and documentation within Conair’s stage-gate development process
Collaborate closely with R&D teams in the U.S. and China, as well as Industrial Design, Product Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and other cross-functional partners
Serve as the primary project liaison with factory partners in China, supporting feasibility assessments, timing, and early development execution
Manage project documentation for stage-gate approvals and pipeline reporting
Actively contribute to quarterly pipeline reviews, providing feasibility insights, scenario planning, and risk assessments
Support idea formation by providing high-level guidance on complexity, timelines, and risk mitigation during early concept development
Facilitate cross-functional communication, issue resolution, and risk mitigation throughout early development phases
Support consumer-centric decision making by aligning design, functionality, and usability with target consumer needs
Prepare and present project updates, timelines, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Product Development, Design, or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in project management within consumer products, appliances, or innovation-focused environments
Demonstrated experience managing projects within a stage-gate product development process
Experience working directly with factories and development partners in China
Strong ability to manage timelines and cross-functional inputs in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures
Comfort with ambiguity and new process implementation
Ability to manage complexity and maintain credibility in a dynamic, matrixed organizational environment
Preferred
Experience in Hair Care, Garment Care, or Small Home Appliances is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Generous Paid Time Off Programs
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA/Dependent Care FSA
Paid Parental Leave
401k and company match
EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
Free breakfast and lunch in the Stamford office
Company
Conair LLC
Conair is a leading international designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded personal care and small kitchen appliances, cookware, hair brushes & accessories, cosmetic bags, and travel accessories.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-03-12Acquired
2012-04-04IPO
Leadership Team
Jon Harding
Senior Vice President, Global Chief Information Officer
Julian Rizzuto
International Marketing
Recent News
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