Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
About The Position
At Paula’s Choice, we’re entering our next phase of growth — modernizing the brand, scaling globally, and executing the initiatives that will define the future of the business. This role sits at the center of that work. As Senior Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives, you will own the delivery of the company’s most important cross-functional bets — the programs that shape how the brand shows up in the world and how the business runs. You’ll partner directly with senior leadership, operate across every function, and be trusted to take ambiguous priorities and turn them into clear plans that ship. This is not a coordination role. It’s an ownership role.
Requirements
- 6+ years leading complex, cross-functional programs or products in fast-paced environments
- Experience owning roadmaps and delivering initiatives end-to-end
- Strong problem-structuring skills and comfort with ambiguity
- A bias toward action and a reputation for follow-through
- Excellent communication — crisp thinking, clear storytelling, strong executive presence
- Ability to influence across functions and levels without authority
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the work (decks, plans, reporting), not just direct others
Nice To Haves
- Experience in consumer, CPG, beauty, or ecommerce businesses
- Exposure to packaging, product development, supply chain, or launch operations
Responsibilities
- Leading 1–2 of our highest-impact initiatives at any given time — typically multi-quarter, highly visible programs that span brand, packaging, product development, supply chain, digital, and finance.
- From day one, you are accountable for outcomes. That means:
- Defining scope, success metrics, and timelines
- Building the roadmap and integrated plan
- Aligning stakeholders and driving decisions
- Managing dependencies and risks
- Ensuring teams are fully ready to launch
- Many initiatives involve physical product and operational complexity (repackaging, sourcing, inventory transitions, phased rollouts), so comfort navigating real-world execution details — not just strategy — is key.
- You bring clarity, momentum, and follow-through so the work actually gets done.
- Translate strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps and workplans
- Lead cross-functional programs end-to-end, from concept through launch
- Run stakeholder alignment and decision-making forums
- Proactively identify risks, escalate early, and remove blockers
- Create clear, executive-ready artifacts (briefs, decks, dashboards, updates)
- Maintain pace and accountability across teams without formal authority
- Build repeatable ways of working that help the organization execute better over time
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer
- Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth
- Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
