Director, Technology - PLM Product Owner

At Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and ignite joy every day.Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation, performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care, personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige, professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex, Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos, Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our employees and celebrate our consumers.We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.This role is a Hybrid Role: Employees are expected to work from our Kenilworth, NJ office 3 days per week.Revlon is seeking an experienced Director, IT – PLM Product Owner to lead the global implementation of Centric C8 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), supporting Research & Development (R&D) across the enterprise. This role will serve as the IT Product Owner for the PLM platform and will drive a multi‑phase transformation program that modernizes how products are developed, approved, and brought to market.The Director will lead a two‑phase PLM rollout spanning product development, formulation, packaging, project management, sourcing, costing, artwork approval, testing, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role includes retiring multiple legacy R&D systems and introducing an integrated Quality Management System (QMS) to enable robust version control and compliance for regulated product documentation.This is a highly visible leadership role that blends strategic vision with hands‑on execution, requiring deep PLM expertise, strong cosmetics CPG experience (OTC and non‑OTC), and the ability to partner effectively across R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and IT.Key ResponsibilitiesPLM Program LeadershipServe as Product Owner and program lead for the global Centric C8 PLM implementationLead a phased rollout covering R&D, Packaging, Formulation, Project Management, Sourcing, Costing, Artwork, Quality, and Regulatory ComplianceDefine roadmap, success metrics, and delivery milestones aligned with business strategyLegacy System Retirement & Data MigrationDrive decommissioning of multiple legacy R&D platforms (e.g., Formulation Workstation/Enginuity, Siemens InterSpec, Oracle Agile PLM, and in‑house solutions)Lead data migration, validation, and cutover activities to ensure business continuityQuality Management IntegrationImplement a new QMS alongside PLM to support controlled, versioned management of regulated product documentationEnsure PLM and QMS operate as a unified source of truth for formulations, specifications, testing, and compliance artifactsCross‑Functional PartnershipAct as the primary bridge between IT and R&D, translating scientific and technical needs into PLM solutionsPartner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and Customer Care to embed compliance, sourcing, costing, IP protection, and quality processesFacilitate steering committees, workshops, and executive updates to maintain alignmentProduct Ownership & Continuous ImprovementOwn the PLM backlog and roadmap, prioritizing features that deliver business valueLead Agile delivery with vendors and internal teams, including UAT and release managementDrive post‑go‑live enhancements and long‑term PLM capability expansionGovernance, Operations & Vendor ManagementEstablish governance for data stewardship, change management, and system enhancementsOversee day‑to‑day PLM stability, support, access controls, and issue resolutionLead internal teams and external partners; manage vendor performance and knowledge transferChange Management & AdoptionDeliver a comprehensive training and adoption strategy to transition users from legacy toolsChampion PLM adoption globally and develop business “power users”Performance & Value RealizationDefine KPIs to measure impact on R&D efficiency, compliance, data quality, and speed‑to‑marketReport progress and outcomes to senior leadership, demonstrating ROI and business impactRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)10+ years of IT leadership experience delivering enterprise platformsProven hands‑on experience with PLM systems; Centric C8 strongly preferredDeep knowledge of cosmetics CPG, including OTC and non‑OTC product developmentStrong understanding of R&D processes including formulation, packaging, regulatory compliance, quality, and NPDExperience leading large‑scale system implementations, data migrations, and vendor‑led programsProficiency in Agile/Scrum delivery and cross‑functional program leadershipPreferred Skills & CompetenciesStrong executive presence with the ability to influence across a global, matrixed organizationExcellent communication skills, translating complex technical concepts into business outcomesUnderstanding of enterprise integration (e.g., ERP/SAP, MDG, document management)Experience with QMS or regulated document control environmentsProven change leadership and user adoption successContinuous‑improvement mindset and interest in emerging PLM capabilities (e.g., analytics, automation)Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa support.The base pay range for this position is $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 / year; however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for short-term incentives as part of total compensation.Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement Savings Plan.Employees will also receive 4 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Vacation will depend on role.Applicant Privacy NoticePrivacy policy – Revlon