Manager, Beauty (Project Management / Production Operations)

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

• Align with stakeholders, including Sales, Product Development, and Sourcing & Production.
• Define project timelines, margin, resource allocation, and KPIs to proactively address delays and ensure timely project completion.
• Obtain final approval for projects from the Beauty Head and conduct regular project reviews.
• Track and assess project progress, monitor milestones, and identify deviations while monitoring the corrective actions.
• Ensure all stakeholders follow the defined and approved timeline and margin for execution.
• Arrange and conduct regular review of new projects profile with all relevant stakeholders for action plans.
• Maintain project profiles in Excel on SharePoint, linking to Airtable and WIP reports
• Achieve common goals of margin, cost, quality and delivery.

• Facilitate meetings, knowledge sharing, and conflict resolution among cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, and Production.
• Act as the primary communicator for project milestones, KPIs, and other relevant updates to stakeholders.

• Conduct regular project reviews to evaluate projects performance (KPI, margin, cost, delivery, etc..) and identify areas for process improvement.
• Monitor project margins and confirm sales commitments, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

• Ensure adherence to project timelines and targets, enforcing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across the team.
• Document meeting notes and track KPIs, including Final Artwork Approval, Licensor Approval, Mass Production Approval, and Shipping Status.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant business/ project management/sourcing related. Sourcing Company / Buying Office Experience is a plus.
• Consumer Goods/Beauty experience a plus
• Proven track record of driving multinational and diverse team results and achieving goals.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong facilitation skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• SAP experience strongly preferred. 
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Airtable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin.

• Inspire Others 
• Grow Talent 
• Advance DE&I 
• Spark Ownership 

• Cultural Intelligence
• Communication and negotiation
• Collaboration and facilitation
• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
• Driving Execution
• Adaptable and flexible
• Be transparent 
• Think positive 
• Self-driven