FMCG NPD & Launch Project Lead

Mai Dubai™ Bottled Drinking Water; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mai Dubai™ Bottled Drinking Water seeks a highly experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional, business-critical initiatives and drive strategic growth. You will establish governance, manage NPD and product launches, and deliver value across the organization.

The ideal candidate has FMCG experience, a proven track record in end-to-end NPD and go-to-market execution, and strong leadership, communication, and financial evaluation skills to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience, preferably within the FMCG, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, or Commercial Operations sectors.
• Mandatory FMCG experience with a strong understanding of product lifecycle management, commercialization processes, and go-to-market execution.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading new product development and launch projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders from concept through successful market launch.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale cross-functional projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business case development, feasibility analysis, financial evaluation, and ROI assessment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end project execution, from business case development and project approval through implementation and value realization.
• Drive cross-functional projects involving Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Lead new product launch initiatives, ensuring successful coordination across all functions to achieve launch timelines, commercial objectives, and market readiness.
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, including project briefs, business cases, stage-gate reviews, and approval processes.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify and execute business transformation, process improvement, and cost optimization initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
• Develop executive dashboards, project status reports, KPIs, and performance tracking mechanisms for senior leadership.
• Conduct feasibility studies, financial evaluations, and business case assessments to support strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate post-project reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen project delivery capabilities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

FMCG industry knowledge

NPD / product launches

Stakeholder management

Financial evaluation / ROI

Go-to-market execution

Strategic thinking

Governance frameworks

Education

Master's Degree

PMP

Lean Six Sigma

CAPM

Job description

Mai Dubai™ Bottled Drinking Water seeks a highly experienced Project Manager to lead cross-functional, business-critical initiatives and drive strategic growth. You will establish governance, manage NPD and product launches, and deliver value across the organization.

The ideal candidate has FMCG experience, a proven track record in end-to-end NPD and go-to-market execution, and strong leadership, communication, and financial evaluation skills to support decision-making.