Job Description
Title: Project Coordinator, R&D
Location: Remote
Lume is a 5-year-old fast growing ecommerce deodorant and personal care brand that’s transforming the way that humans do hygiene. We joined forces with Harry’s, another disruptive brand with great people and infrastructure, to accelerate our growth. We are a team of self-starters that roll up our sleeves and get it done. Our style is collaborative and very fast-paced so an adaptive personality is a must.
Job Description: Project Coordinator, R&D
About the Role
Lume is looking for a Project Coordinator for the Research & Development team to lead the process of creating and delivering innovative and performance driven personal care products. As an R&D Project Coordinator you’ll lead cross-functional work streams and teams at all levels through thoughtful planning, execution, and support from concept through product launch.
R&D Project Coordinators are team players who are energized by working in a fast-paced environment and have a demonstrated ability to lead multiple work streams, often with competing priorities. R&D Project Coordinators should have a desire and aptitude to dive deep into the details of the development process and lead teams in bringing amazing products to life.
What you will do:
- Map development path with input from cross-functional partners, track deliverables, manage development timelines and facilitate the day-to-day operational aspects of a program
- Ensure contract manufacturers and cross-functional team members have the resources from the R&D team to successfully contribute to product launches, which may include product samples, dielines, ingredient lists, correctly formatted artwork files, etc.
- Document decisions and identify gaps or sticking points that may be preventing the project from moving forward
- Work with suppliers and manufacturers throughout development
- Communicate timelines, priorities, important project details, and updates to senior management and the broader Lume organization
- Help develop scalable systems and processes to support new launches
This may describe you:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years in an analytical, dynamic, or process driven role such as project coordination, product development, package development, consulting, or supply chain. CPG experience would be a plus.
- Quick learner and self-starter who exercises good judgment and discretion with limited oversight.
- Communicates well with various cross functional groups as well as suppliers and vendors.
- Able to effectively and concisely present to senior leadership.
- Detail and process oriented with an ability to create an atmosphere of accountability for all working partners.
- Has a no task too small mentality with an eagerness to learn and address any issue that may arise.
- Adaptable, resilient, and able to meaningfully pivot with the shifting needs of the business.
Here’s who you’ll work with:
- Working on the R&D team reporting into the Head of Product
- Working closely with Product Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Creative, and Leadership teams as well as external supplier/vendor partners