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West Coast Precision Roofing

$80K - $120K/yr

Roofing Company Production Project Manager West Coast Precision Roofing Location: Glendale, CA / Greater Los Angeles Area Reports to: Owner Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 DOE + company vehicle ...

The Vertex Companies, LLC

Project Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

Core Responsibilities Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members Vertex is seeking a Project Engineer/Scientist or Assistant Project Manager to execute environmental ...

Monster Energy

Product Data Project Manager

Corona, CA · On-site

In the position of Product Data Project Manager, you will Lead end-to-end cross-functional management and prioritization of Bill of Material (BOM) creation and execution for assigned region, serving ...

Jobtailor

Engineering Project Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$130 - $190/hr

Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in project management for integrated software and hardware products, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and communication across global ...

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How much do product project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for product project manager in California is $53.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.45 and $62.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a product project manager do?

A Product Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing projects related to a product's development and delivery. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and resources, and ensure that the product meets quality standards and business goals. Their role often involves communicating with stakeholders, monitoring progress, and adapting plans as needed to keep the project on track. They bridge the gap between product strategy and project execution, ensuring that both the product vision and project deliverables align.

How does a product project manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a product lifecycle?

Product Project Managers play a central role in bridging communication between engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams throughout a product’s lifecycle. They coordinate schedules, facilitate meetings, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on goals, timelines, and deliverables. Regular collaboration involves clarifying requirements, tracking progress, removing roadblocks, and adjusting plans based on feedback. This collaborative environment helps ensure the product meets customer needs and business objectives while staying on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a product project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Project Manager, you need strong project management abilities, product lifecycle knowledge, and typically a relevant bachelor's degree or certification like PMP or Scrum Master. Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Jira, Trello, and product management platforms is essential. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills help differentiate top performers in this role. These capabilities are crucial for delivering successful products on time and aligning cross-functional teams around shared goals.

What is the difference between Product Project Manager vs Product Manager?

AspectProduct Project ManagerProduct Manager
Primary FocusManaging project timelines, scope, and delivery of product initiativesDefining product vision, strategy, and features
Required SkillsProject management, coordination, stakeholder communicationMarket research, user experience, product lifecycle management
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, project deadlines, Agile/ScrumProduct development teams, customer research, strategic planning

While both roles collaborate closely, the Product Project Manager primarily oversees the execution and delivery of product projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and scope. The Product Manager focuses on defining the product's vision, strategy, and features to meet customer needs and business goals.

What cities in California are hiring for Product Project Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Product Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,562 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Project Manager, New Product Project Management

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San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$108K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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ABOUT KENDO

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

  • "Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
  • Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
  • Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
  • Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
  • Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this position is $108,300 - $130,200 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. This is a hybrid role based in our downtown San Francisco office - Tues through Thursday in-office, with Monday and Friday remote.

Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus anda comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes:Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.

SUMMARY

As the Project Manager for a new product launch you will be responsible for planning and tracking progress through the entire lifecycle of a product, from concept to delivery. Through close partnerships with the Product Development, Packaging, Procurement, Sourcing, Regulatory and Creative partners you will ensure new products are successfully launched on time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for establishing a timeline for delivering new products across multiple channels and brands.
  • Create and manage detailed project plans complete with dependencies/predecessors, owners, deadlines, and duration.
  • Drive issues to resolution through partnerships and creative problem solving; use rigorous logic and method to solve difficult problems with effective solution.
  • Perform risk assessment in order to ensure project remains on-time and in budget.
  • Perform project post-mortems for core launches.
  • Build partnerships both internally and externally to establish a plan for delivering new products.
  • Responsible for understanding and evaluating the end-to-end process and making recommendations on how it can be improved.
  • Responsible for keeping key partners up-to-date on the progress of projects, risks and issues in a timely manner, and driving the team to completion of all deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years project management experience, in consumer packaged goods (CPG)
  • Proficient with Project Management Software (Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Etc.) including Gantt charts
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders including cross-functional partners and third-party vendors
  • Experience in Cosmetics, Personal Care, Health & Beauty is preferred
  • Proven track record of taking ownership, creative problem solving, and driving results
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to think both strategically and tactically with good attention to detail

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