Project Manager – New Product Development (NPD)
About The Position
Diversified Botanics operates at the intersection of wellness and operational rigor. We build products and processes that hold up under scrutiny—not just speed. Our teams move with urgency, but never without evidence, accountability, and respect for the work. This is a place for people who take pride in precision, understand the cost of shortcuts, and show up ready to contribute to a team that runs tight by design. What You’ll Do Lead and manage NPD projects from concept through design, testing, and launch Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, and schedules Coordinate activities across R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other functions Facilitate decisions that prevent serial handoffs and enable parallel execution Identify risks early and drive timely resolution of issues and constraints Provide concise, accurate project status updates to leadership Ensure project deliverables align with approved scope, quality standards, and business objectives You’ll Thrive Here If You Think systemically about cross-functional execution Hold teams accountable without relying on hierarchy Translate ambiguity into structured plans and forward motion Believe speed comes from clarity, not shortcuts Prefer disciplined parallel execution over waterfall sequencing You May Struggle Here If You Avoid hard conversations when timelines are at risk Require perfect information before moving forward Confuse activity with progress Expect alignment to happen without structure What You Bring Proven experience leading complex new product development projects Strong command of project planning, risk management, and execution discipline Ability to influence across functions and drive decisions Clear, direct written and verbal communication Hands-on experience with project management tools and lifecycle frameworks Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated success managing cross-functional NPD projects from initiation through launch Track record of delivering projects on time and within defined scope PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Experience applying LEAN principles to improve project flow, efficiency, and execution Preferred Qualifications Experience in regulated, technical, or quality-driven product environments Familiarity with stage-gate, agile-hybrid, or continuous improvement models What We Offer Real ownership of outcomes, not administrative coordination Projects with direct impact on the business An operating environment that values rigor, clarity, and follow-through Compensation Philosophy We pay competitively and reward consistency, reliability, and impact. Every role has clearly defined expectations, transparent progression pathways, and opportunities to grow through performance. Compensation is aligned with experience, scope, and contribution. Equal Opportunity Diversified Botanics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to protected characteristics. Work Eligibility & Accommodations We comply with applicable employment laws and provide reasonable accommodations as required. Ready to Contribute at a Higher Standard? Apply to join a team where every shift matters and effort earns real respect. We’re not chasing volume—we’re looking for alignment. Recruitment Agencies Diversified Botanics does not engage external recruiting agencies. All candidates must apply directly.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading complex new product development projects
- Strong command of project planning, risk management, and execution discipline
- Ability to influence across functions and drive decisions
- Clear, direct written and verbal communication
- Hands-on experience with project management tools and lifecycle frameworks
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional NPD projects from initiation through launch
- Track record of delivering projects on time and within defined scope
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
- Experience applying LEAN principles to improve project flow, efficiency, and execution
Nice To Haves
- Experience in regulated, technical, or quality-driven product environments
- Familiarity with stage-gate, agile-hybrid, or continuous improvement models
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage NPD projects from concept through design, testing, and launch
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies, and schedules
- Coordinate activities across R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other functions
- Facilitate decisions that prevent serial handoffs and enable parallel execution
- Identify risks early and drive timely resolution of issues and constraints
- Provide concise, accurate project status updates to leadership
- Ensure project deliverables align with approved scope, quality standards, and business objectives
Benefits
- Real ownership of outcomes, not administrative coordination
- Projects with direct impact on the business
- An operating environment that values rigor, clarity, and follow-through
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
