Senior Project Manager International

A global beauty company, e.l.f. Beauty, is expanding its international footprint and is looking for a Senior Project Manager International to lead cross-functional initiatives from its London base in a hybrid setup. The role sits at the heart of a multi-brand portfolio that includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, e.l.f. Hair, Well People, Naturium and Rhode, and is designed for someone who enjoys turning strategic priorities into action through coordinated teamwork. If you like shaping go-to-market plans for new markets and working with diverse specialists, this could be a strong fit.

Reporting to the Enterprise Programme Director, you’ll translate business priorities into practical roadmaps, manage dependencies and challenge assumptions to keep projects moving toward launch. The portfolio you own will evolve, and there may be opportunities to tackle additional cross-functional priorities as the business grows. The company emphasises a hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration with remote work, and welcomes someone who thrives in a distributed, global environment.

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Cross-border project delivery across markets

You will independently lead an agreed portfolio of cross-functional projects that support international growth, focusing on new market entries, retailer launches and channel expansions.

From concept through launch and handover into ongoing operations, you’ll pull together Marketing, Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Technology and People as needed to hit shared objectives.

Working with the Enterprise Programme Director, you’ll turn priorities into actionable plans, challenge assumptions, manage risks and dependencies, and push decisions through to completion. The remit can shift as the portfolio expands and may include other cross-functional priorities.

What you bring to the international rollout

Here's what the team requires to succeed in this role.

• A track record of independently steering large, cross-functional initiatives involving several business functions and senior stakeholders
• Experience delivering go-to-market programmes such as new market entries, retailer launches or channel launches, ideally in beauty, consumer goods or retail
• Strong project management capability including integrated planning, risk and dependency management, governance and a smooth handover to operations
• Ability to influence without direct authority, establish clear accountability and constructively challenge assumptions across teams
• Confident communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present clear recommendations and support timely decision-making
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how Marketing, Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations and enabling functions contribute to successful launches
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate delivery challenges and prioritise competing demands
• Experience working across markets, time zones and global and regional teams, adapting delivery approaches to local requirements
• Proficiency with project planning, reporting and collaboration tools, with a practical approach to documentation and data quality

• Understanding of the beauty industry, including consumer trends and retail environments, would be a bonus
• PM qualifications are desirable; equivalent practical experience is welcome

Pay, benefits and practical details

The base salary range for this role is listed above.

Total compensation includes base salary, annual company-based performance bonus, and equity. Under e.l.f.’s annual bonus program, employees are eligible to earn up to 200% of their target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals. In addition, e.l.f. provides a variety of other benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan, gender neutral parental leave, and unlimited paid time off. The amount of total compensation (including base salary) offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including geographic location, experience, specific skills, and qualifications.

Compensation components are subject to change at the company’s discretion

Getting your best foot forward for international launches

Start your resume with a project that shows you independently managed a cross-functional rollout, ideally a go-to-market launch for a new market or retailer, and include measurable outcomes.

Demonstrate how you built an integrated plan with clear deliverables, milestones, dependencies and launch readiness criteria to back up your claims.

Be ready to describe how you’ve navigated ambiguity and influenced decisions across markets and time zones without formal authority, including real examples of pushing for accountability and timely decisions.

End with a thoughtful question about governance and learning: how does the team capture lessons learned across International projects and apply them to improve ways of working?