Kendo Brands
Senior Director, New Product Development Project Management (Finance)
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
POSITION SUMMARY
Kendo Brands is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Director of New Product Development Project Management to lead our global team in the creation and execution of groundbreaking beauty products (Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Fragrance; OLEHENRIKSEN, KVD Beauty & Lip Lab.). In this influential position, you will expertly guide our Global NPD Project Management Team, ensuring that innovative beauty products are brought to market with precision and flair. Collaboration is paramount in this role as it requires seamless interaction with multiple departments-Brand, Product Development, Package Engineering, Merchandising Planning, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Design, and Manufacturing-to meet critical retailer deadlines. Your expertise will ensure cross-functional teams are aligned and focused on delivering exceptional results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Duties: