Product Launch Project Manager
Location: Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Account & Project Management
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: June 24, 2026
Job ID: 648733
Job Description
The Planet Group is seeking a Product Launch Project Manager to join one of our well-known sporting goods manufacturers.
- Work Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site, Tuesday-Thursday) in Fairhaven, MA
- Meeting Location: Periodic in-person meetings in New Bedford, MA may be required based on business needs (approx. 15 from office)
- Pay: $50-55/hour depending on experience
- Duration: Long-term temporary assignment with potential to convert in 2027
- Lead end-to-end planning and execution of cross-functional golf ball product launches, including limited drops, packaging initiatives, and seasonal programs.
- Serve as the operational hub across Product, Marketing, Sales, Creative, and Operations teams.
- Ensure all initiatives are aligned, delivered on time, and executed seamlessly across channels.
- Manage project timelines and key milestones throughout the product launch lifecycle.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders and external agency partners to drive project execution.
- Lead status meetings and provide ongoing communication to keep teams informed and aligned.
- Drive process improvements through the development and implementation of standardized tools, workflows, and project management practices.
- 5+ years of project management experience in consumer products or a related field.
- Proven ability to lead complex product launches in a highly matrixed environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and driving projects from planning through execution.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement scalable workflows and tools.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
