Product Development Project Manager
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Product Development Project Manager at Javvy Coffee Company managing the full product development lifecycle. Collaborating with multiple departments to ensure successful product launches.
Responsibilities:
- Own and manage Javvy’s Stage Gate product development framework, ensuring projects move efficiently from concept to commercialization.
- Define, document, and maintain clear deliverables, timelines, and decision points at each stage of development.
- Coordinate gate reviews and ensure all cross-functional stakeholders are aligned before moving projects forward.
- Continuously refine and improve the Stage Gate process to increase speed, accountability, and clarity across teams.
- Build and manage end-to-end product development timelines across formulation, packaging, regulatory, manufacturing, and launch preparation.
- Track milestones, dependencies, and risks to keep projects on schedule.
- Proactively identify blockers and coordinate solutions across teams.
- Maintain clear documentation and project visibility for leadership.
- Serve as the central hub for communication between Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.
- Ensure each team understands deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities.
- Drive alignment around product specifications, launch timing, packaging requirements, and operational readiness.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure all launch requirements are completed, including: Product specifications Packaging development Manufacturing readiness Costing and margin alignment Regulatory and labeling approvals.
- Support launch readiness to ensure smooth transition from development to production.
- Improve workflows, documentation, and systems used to manage product development.
- Develop tools and dashboards that give leadership visibility into project timelines and progress.
- Identify opportunities to increase launch velocity without sacrificing quality.
Requirements:
- 4–7 years of experience in product development, R&D, or project management, ideally in CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products.
- Experience managing cross-functional product launches from concept to market.
- Strong understanding of product development workflows and stage gate processes.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills (Notion, ClickUp, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, or similar).
- Comfortable coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
- Excellent communicator who can keep teams aligned and accountable.
- Experience working in food & beverage or CPG product development.
- Familiarity with manufacturing timelines, packaging development, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers or co-packers.
- Passion for coffee or better-for-you consumer products.
Benefits:
- 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees (Family coverage available at employee cost)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Parental Leave
- Free Access to Javvy Products
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Collaborative, Fast-Paced Start-Up Environment




















