Director, Technology - PLM Product Owner

Revlon Corporate•Kenilworth, NJ

4h•$150,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Revlon is a leading global beauty company seeking an experienced Director, IT – PLM Product Owner. This role is pivotal in leading the global implementation of Centric C8 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to support Research & Development (R&D) across the enterprise. As the IT Product Owner for the PLM platform, the Director will drive a multi-phase transformation program aimed at modernizing product development, approval, and market launch processes. The initiative involves a two-phase PLM rollout covering product development, formulation, packaging, project management, sourcing, costing, artwork approval, testing, quality, and regulatory compliance. A key aspect of the role includes decommissioning multiple legacy R&D systems and integrating a new Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure robust version control and compliance for regulated product documentation. This highly visible leadership position requires deep PLM expertise, strong experience in cosmetics CPG (both OTC and non-OTC), and the ability to collaborate effectively with R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and IT teams. This is a Hybrid Role, requiring employees to work from the Kenilworth, NJ office 3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10+ years of IT leadership experience delivering enterprise platforms
Proven hands‑on experience with PLM systems; Centric C8 strongly preferred
Deep knowledge of cosmetics CPG, including OTC and non‑OTC product development
Strong understanding of R&D processes including formulation, packaging, regulatory compliance, quality, and NPD
Experience leading large‑scale system implementations, data migrations, and vendor‑led programs
Proficiency in Agile/Scrum delivery and cross‑functional program leadership

Nice To Haves

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across a global, matrixed organization
Excellent communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomes
Understanding of enterprise integration (e.g., ERP/SAP, MDG, document management)
Experience with QMS or regulated document control environments
Proven change leadership and user adoption success
Continuous‑improvement mindset and interest in emerging PLM capabilities (e.g., analytics, automation)

Responsibilities

Serve as Product Owner and program lead for the global Centric C8 PLM implementation
Lead a phased rollout covering R&D, Packaging, Formulation, Project Management, Sourcing, Costing, Artwork, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance
Define roadmap, success metrics, and delivery milestones aligned with business strategy
Drive decommissioning of multiple legacy R&D platforms (e.g., Formulation Workstation/Enginuity, Siemens InterSpec, Oracle Agile PLM, and in‑house solutions)
Lead data migration, validation, and cutover activities to ensure business continuity
Implement a new QMS alongside PLM to support controlled, versioned management of regulated product documentation
Ensure PLM and QMS operate as a unified source of truth for formulations, specifications, testing, and compliance artifacts
Act as the primary bridge between IT and R&D, translating scientific and technical needs into PLM solutions
Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Customer Care to embed compliance, sourcing, costing, IP protection, and quality processes
Facilitate steering committees, workshops, and executive updates to maintain alignment
Own the PLM backlog and roadmap, prioritizing features that deliver business value
Lead Agile delivery with vendors and internal teams, including UAT and release management
Drive post‑go‑live enhancements and long‑term PLM capability expansion
Establish governance for data stewardship, change management, and system enhancements
Oversee day‑to‑day PLM stability, support, access controls, and issue resolution
Lead internal teams and external partners; manage vendor performance and knowledge transfer
Deliver a comprehensive training and adoption strategy to transition users from legacy tools
Champion PLM adoption globally and develop business “power users”
Define KPIs to measure impact on R&D efficiency, compliance, data quality, and speed‑to‑market
Report progress and outcomes to senior leadership, demonstrating ROI and business impact

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Company-paid basic life insurance policy
Company-paid short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurances
Flexible spending accounts
Critical illness insurance
Group legal
Identity theft protection
401k Retirement Savings Plan
4 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment
Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year