Senior Manager - Project Management, Quality & Continuous Improvement
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Marketing – Digital /
Full Time /
Hybrid
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 24 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager for a Project Manager role focused on Quality & Continuous Improvements for India centre start from set up to BAU framework execution. This leadership position requires an individual with a strong track record in driving quality initiatives and continuous improvement practices within large-scale projects. The Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to quality standards, implementing process enhancements, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a portfolio of high-impact projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that project goals are met within scope, time, and budget.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Drive risk management and mitigation strategies to address potential project challenges.
- Implement and uphold industry best practices, standards, and methodologies for quality assurance and control within the organization.
- Oversee the execution of quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Establish and maintain robust quality metrics, reporting mechanisms, and dashboards to measure project success.
- Address any non-conformance and implement corrective actions to improve project deliverables.
- Champion continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive efficiency across the project lifecycle.
- Conduct root cause analysis and facilitate problem-solving sessions to resolve process inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
- Lead Kaizen workshops and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality awareness across teams. Quality in our DNA!
- Function as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, including senior leadership, external vendors, and clients.
- Communicate progress, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management and other relevant parties.
- Drive collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the team ensuring they have the necessary skills, resources, and guidance to succeed.
- Encourage a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence. Key being, complete alignment and understanding of e.l.f. culture and be a brand ambassador of the same.
- Provide feedback and performance evaluations for team members to promote growth and development, as applicable.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on project performance, quality metrics, and continuous improvement outcomes.
- Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and guide the organization’s improvement strategies.
Project Management Leadership:
Quality Assurance & Control:
Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
Team Leadership and Development:
Reporting and Analytics:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. PMP is preferred, Six Sigma (Black Belt/Green Belt), or other relevant certifications are mandate.
- Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in project management, with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and continuous improvement.
- Proven record of managing cross-functional teams and driving successful project outcomes in challenging environments.
- Experience working in an international, multicultural environment.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or any other project management methodologies.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and people skills with the ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
Education:
Key Attributes:
- Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a changing environment.
- Results-driven with a passion for excellence and continuous learning.
Minimum work experience
- 10
Maximum work experience
- 20
₹45,00,000 - ₹55,00,000 a year
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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