Associate Director, Program Management (Product Development)

Manscaped

United States

October 24, 2025

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Who We Are - MANSCAPED® is a leading men’s grooming and lifestyle consumer brand on a mission to introduce and elevate a whole new self-care routine for men. What began as the category creator of below-the-waist grooming has quickly evolved into a global omnichannel powerhouse available around the world on manscaped.com, Amazon, and in major retailers including Target®, Walmart, and Best Buy. As a company, we’re more than just ball jokes (though, rest assured, there’s plenty of those). We proudly uphold seven core values – accountability, authenticity, collaboration, fun, humility, inclusivity, and innovation – which define our brand identity and drive our success. As a people-centric employer brand, we are deeply committed to fostering the growth, happiness, and holistic well-being of each individual on our team. 

Who We’re Looking For - Reporting to the VP, PMO we are seeking an Associate Director, Program Management (Product Development) to lead and organize a growing pipeline of initiatives across internal teams including Hardware Product Development, Packaging, Operations, Marketing, and Creative. This individual will play a key role in managing packaging development programs and supporting product development from concept to delivery. This role requires a passion for cross-functional collaboration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams to meet business objectives.

Keys to Success - As a member of the Program Management Office team, success will be measured based on three key actions. 1) Doing your job; setting and meeting appropriate goals that ladder up to the long-term Company vision and the short-term Company targets. You are expected to align on these goals with your manager and then deliver on them. 2) Doing Your Job, the Right Way; At MANSCAPED® we strive to be ideal team players. That means striving to live up to the Humble, Hard Working & Smart framework. 3) Engaging (in both directions) with Radical Candor in a way that seeks to improve the performance of yourself and the team around you.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end program management for product lifecycle device development, including hardware design, engineering, testing, packaging, and delivery 
  • Own and evolve the stage gate process across device programs, ensuring clear checkpoints, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment 
  • Build long-lead program plans that enable ideation, leverage cross-functional efficiencies, and integrate learnings from past initiatives into new programs 
  • Facilitate project activities (kickoffs, status reviews, retrospectives) while proactively surfacing and resolving risks, blockers, and dependencies to maintain momentum and ensure ownership toward key business and program goals 
  • Champion continuous process improvement by optimizing documentation, workflows, and programs while enhancing team collaboration and driving efficiencies across internal and external partners 
  • Streamline workflows by scaling effort to business value, eliminating redundant documentation, and reducing unnecessary touchpoints 
  • Promote cross-functional accountability by aligning expectations and helping teams stay focused on strategic priorities without excessive oversight 
  • Partner closely with Packaging, Product Development, Creative, and Go-to-Market teams to ensure on-time delivery of product development and packaging assets across all device and kit related programs 
  • Track and align timelines across multiple, interdependent workflows 
  • Proactively monitor progress, identify risks, and drive timely resolution 
  • Manage packaging development and execution for devices and bundled kits, balancing brand aesthetics, functionality, quality, and cost 
  • Track and manage marketing insert components included in product packaging, ensuring alignment with Category Management, Creative, and Production Development requirements 
  • Support planning and execution of device kits and cross-product bundles, managing dependencies across components and packaging 
  • Oversee 3PL partner readiness by ensuring timely SKU setup within fulfillment systems to support product availability and launch execution 
  • Coordinate with Operations to track actual demand (AD) and shipment transit times (STTs) across 3PLs, ensuring visibility into CX and Influencer sample availability for product launches 
  • Manage launch readiness for products in back-order status, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams for fulfillment, inventory, and customer experience teams 
  • Partner with Regulatory to manage international documentation, product registrations, and ensure timely visibility of key deliverables and deadlines 
  • Perform additional duties as required to support successful program execution and global initiatives as needed 

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of program or project management experience, with at least 2+ years in consumer hardware, devices, or manufacturing product development  
  • Direct experience managing both product and packaging development for physical goods (device and/or kit experience strongly preferred) 
  • Proven ability to manage hardware development timelines and deliverables, including packaging, prototyping, tooling, engineering builds, and regulatory milestones 
  • Track record of successfully leading cross-functional hardware or product initiatives from concept through launch 
  • Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements, especially for hardware and international markets 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, managing multiple complex initiatives and changing priorities  
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences and foster collaboration across departments—technical, creative, and executive 
  • Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ownership, but also a strong team collaborator  
  • Familiarity with project management tools like Asana or similar; ability to quickly adapt to new platforms  
  • Process-oriented with a mindset for continuous improvement 
  • Packaging, design, or industrial engineering experience is a strong advantage 
  • International experience and a global perspective are a plus!

MANSCAPED® Benefits 

  • Take time to find balance and rejuvenate your senses. Enjoy a generous 20 accrued vacation days per year to relax, travel, and spend quality time with your loved ones. We value your need for a healthy work-life balance. 
  • Health comes first, always. We provide 40 hours of paid sick leave annually, ensuring you can take the time you need to recover. 
  • Your mental health matters. Take 3 paid mental health days to recharge and take care of your emotional well-being.  
  • We offer 9 paid holidays throughout the year (including your birthday!) to give you the opportunity to celebrate important moments and take a break from work. 
  • Let us take the guess work out of retirement planning with our employee 401(k) plan and company match.  
  • Some call it pet insurance, we call it Paws & Claws coverage. Our plan helps you take care of your furry family members, giving you peace of mind. 
  • Our comprehensive life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability coverage provide financial security for you and your family in case of unexpected events. 
  • Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), ensuring you and your family are well-covered. 
  • If you're facing life's challenges, our confidential Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help you navigate them. 
  • Add a layer of protection from the unexpected costs of emergencies and unexpected illnesses. Enrollment in our accident and critical illness plans can provide financial support during the most difficult of times. 
  • We are a remote-first employer. You will receive a monthly utility allowance to help cover the costs of Wifi and phone usage. 
  • Enjoy a generous discount on our products as part of our employee discount program, making holiday and birthday shopping a breeze. 
  • Participate in our exciting wellness challenges designed to promote a healthy and active lifestyle. From step competitions to mindfulness sessions, join your colleagues in fun and motivating activities that boost your physical and mental well-being. 
  • We support our families by offering paid parental leave to support you during a pivotal time in your life, adding to the family! 
  • We like to cheer each other on. Our regular recognition initiatives ensure you are acknowledged for your hard work and achievements. 
  • We encourage community involvement by offering one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to support a cause that means the most to you. 
  • We are a certified Great Place to Work, growing rapidly and offering incredible opportunities for advancement. Join us and be part of an exciting journey with a company that values its employees. 

Compensation Range

$155,000 - $165,000 USD

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