Project Manager – Beauty & Cosmetics Startup

About the company

KEMETIA GLOBE is an early-stage Egyptian beauty and cosmetics startup currently in its pre-launch phase, with an ambition to build a competitive beauty brand for local and international markets.

Your tasks

We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial, and hands-on Project Manager to lead the development and launch of the business from the ground up.

The selected candidate will work directly with the Founder and take ownership of project planning, team recruitment, cross-functional coordination, and execution.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business launch roadmap, including milestones, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify the company’s staffing needs, establish the initial organizational structure, and lead recruitment of key team members.
• Build, manage, and evaluate the project team, ensuring clear responsibilities and accountability.
• Lead market research, competitor analysis, and identification of promising product opportunities.
• Coordinate product development, formulation, packaging, branding, and pricing activities.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with third-party cosmetics manufacturers, laboratories, and suppliers.
• Coordinate with regulatory and quality specialists to ensure product compliance and readiness for launch.
• Oversee marketing preparation, sales planning, and go-to-market strategy.
• Monitor budgets, project progress, and key performance indicators.
• Provide regular progress reports and strategic recommendations directly to the Founder.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, including proven project management or business launch experience.
• Previous experience in the cosmetics, skincare, beauty, personal care, or FMCG industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in launching new products, developing brands, or building startup operations.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, build, manage, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of product development, third-party manufacturing, supplier management, and go-to-market processes.
• Excellent project planning, budgeting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and report directly to the Founder.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong command of English and Arabic.
• Experience working with Egyptian cosmetics manufacturers and suppliers is a significant advantage.

What we offer

• A key leadership opportunity within a cosmetics startup at its founding stage.
• Direct collaboration with the Founder.
• The opportunity to recruit, build, and lead a team from scratch.
• Significant responsibility and involvement in strategic and operational decisions.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.