Product Development Project Manager

Javvy Coffee Company

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Development Project Manager plays a critical role in turning product ideas into successful launches. Reporting to the Head of Product Development & Innovation, this role is responsible for owning and managing the Stage Gate process and project managing the full product development lifecycle from concept through commercialization. This person acts as the operational engine behind new product innovation — ensuring projects move forward on schedule, stakeholders stay aligned, and every step of development is executed with precision. You will partner closely with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to ensure new products are launched efficiently and at the highest quality standards. If you love structure, organization, and turning big ideas into real products on shelves, this role is for you.

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in product development, R&D, or project management, ideally in CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products.
Experience managing cross-functional product launches from concept to market.
Strong understanding of product development workflows and stage gate processes.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills (Notion, ClickUp, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, or similar).
Comfortable coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
Excellent communicator who can keep teams aligned and accountable.
Experience working in food & beverage or CPG product development.
Familiarity with manufacturing timelines, packaging development, and regulatory requirements.
Experience working with contract manufacturers or co-packers.

Nice To Haves

Passion for coffee or better-for-you consumer products.

Responsibilities

Own and manage Javvy’s Stage Gate product development framework, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to commercialization.
Define, document, and maintain clear deliverables, timelines, and decision points at each stage of development.
Coordinate gate reviews and ensure all cross-functional stakeholders are aligned before moving projects forward.
Continuously refine and improve the Stage Gate process to increase speed, accountability, and clarity across teams.
Build and manage end-to-end product development timelines across formulation, packaging, regulatory, manufacturing, and launch preparation.
Track milestones, dependencies, and risks to keep projects on schedule.
Proactively identify blockers and coordinate solutions across teams.
Maintain clear documentation and project visibility for leadership.
Serve as the central hub for communication between Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.
Ensure each team understands deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities.
Drive alignment around product specifications, launch timing, packaging requirements, and operational readiness.
Partner with internal teams to ensure all launch requirements are completed, including: Product specifications, Packaging development, Manufacturing readiness, Costing and margin alignment, Regulatory and labeling approvals.
Support launch readiness to ensure smooth transition from development to production.
Improve workflows, documentation, and systems used to manage product development.
Develop tools and dashboards that give leadership visibility into project timelines and progress.
Identify opportunities to increase launch velocity without sacrificing quality.