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Job Title: Assistant Project Manager – NPDLocation: KolkataCompany: Dot & Key SkincarePosition SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and execution-focused professional to join our team as aAssistant Project Manager – NPD. This role is critical to ensuring the seamless execution of product launches across categories, serving as the operational core of the NPD process.You will be responsible for managing timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams,and overseeing all executional aspects from ideation to launch. The ideal candidate brings astrong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively solve problemsin a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities Drive end-to-end project execution of NPD initiatives, ensuring all key milestones aremet within defined timelines. Liaise with cross-functional teams including R&D, Packaging, Marketing, Design, andProcurement for real-time updates and approvals. Manage timely submission, review, and approval of all development elementsincluding packaging, formulation, and documentation. Maintain and update project trackers, documentation repositories, and launchschedules with high accuracy. Provide weekly project reports to internal stakeholders and flag any risks totimelines or dependencies. Ensure marketing readiness including sample availability, shoot coordination, andbriefing alignment. Oversee production readiness and facilitate smooth handover to the supply chainteam. Conduct thorough quality checks and facilitate internal product reviews prior to sign-off. Support market research and category benchmarking to inform developmentstrategies.Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or a related field. 2–3 years of experience in an NPD, operations, or project management role withinthe beauty, personal care, or FMCG sector. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to project management tools like, Asana, or Smartsheet is advantageous. Exceptional coordination, follow-up, and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication for reporting, documentation, andstakeholder management. Familiarity with product development processes, documentation (BOMs, INCI lists,etc.), and regulatory checklists is a plus.