NPL Innovation Project Manager

Job-Room; Zollikon; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance Contribution

25 days of annual leave + HQ extra 8.5

Flexible work from home up to two days

Employee product discounts

Zusammenfassung

La Prairie seeks an experienced New Product Launch and Innovation Project Manager to lead the NPL core team across brand, formula, packaging, and supply chain. You will drive end-to-end projects from concept to market, ensuring timely, high-quality launches while optimizing profitability.

You will collaborate with Global Marketing Managers, manage risks, and influence stakeholders without direct authority. A strong entrepreneurial mindset and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Development, Innovation, Marketing, R&D, Packaging, or Supply Chain within cosmetics, skincare, beauty, or FMCG.
• Proven end-to-end new product launch (NPL) or innovation projects from concept to commercialization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience assessing risks and driving decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complexity, resolve conflicts, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player with an international mindset and a track record of driving results through cross-functional partnerships.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) and in-quality (IQ) management of all New Product Launch projects, including launches, relaunches, and reformulations.
• Proactively prepare comprehensive decision-making Fundamentals, anticipating risks and escalating issues.
• Articulate compelling project presentations to gatekeepers to secure approvals and alignment.
• Provide goal-oriented functional leadership to the NPL Core Team (Brand Manager, Formula Developer, Packaging Engineer, Supply Chain Project Lead).
• Strategically steer cross-functional resources to maximise project profitability and ROI.
• Act as a trusted consultant to project owners (Global Marketing Managers) for commercially viable outcomes.
• Collaborate with project owners to clarify project briefs and establish execution roadmaps.
• Drive continuous improvement of the NPL process with the Leadership team.
• Act in the company’s best interests, transcending individual functional interests.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

English fluency

Ausbildung

University degree

Jobbeschreibung

As New Product Launch (NPL)/ Innovation Project Manager at La Prairie Global Headquarters, you will play a pivotal role in the execution of our innovation pipeline, you will lead the project core team to ensure OTIFIQ of assigned projects.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in driving successful product innovation and market entry. Your core responsibilities will include:

How You Will Create a Beautiful Impact

• Ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) and in-quality (IQ) management of all New Product Launch (NPL) projects, encompassing launches, relaunches, and reformulations, to meet critical market demands and business objectives.
• Proactively preparing comprehensive decision-making fundamentals, anticipating potential risks, and escalating critical issues as needed to ensure smooth project progression.
• Articulating compelling project presentations to key gatekeepers, securing necessary approvals and alignment for successful project execution.
• Providing goal-oriented functional leadership to the NPL Core Team members, including the Brand Manager, Formula Developer, Packaging Engineer, and Supply Chain Project Lead, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Strategically steering cross-functional resources to maximize project profitability and optimize the return on investment for each new initiative.
• Serving as a trusted consultant to project owners (Global Marketing Managers), representing an entrepreneurial perspective within the project gates to ensure commercially viable and successful outcomes.
• Collaborating closely with project owners to clarify project briefings and objectives, establishing a clear roadmap for execution from the outset.
• Driving continuous improvement of the NPL process in close cooperation with the NPL Leadership team, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Acting consistently in the overall company's best interests, transcending individual functional interests to achieve holistic organizational success.

What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:

• University degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Development, Innovation, Marketing, R&D, Packaging, or Supply Chain within the cosmetics, skincare, beauty, or FMCG industry.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end new product launch (NPL) or innovation projects from concept to commercialization.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience assessing risks and driving decision-making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complexity, resolve conflicts, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
• Collaborative team player with an international mindset and a track record of driving results through cross-functional partnerships.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Preferred

• Experience across more than one function (e.g., Marketing, R&D, Packaging, Supply Chain).
• Luxury skincare, beauty, or premium consumer goods experience.
• Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile or equivalent).

At La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance Contribution: Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance.
• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees).
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Embrace a balanced work-life with the option to work from home up to two days a week.
• Exclusive Product Discounts: Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique.
• Skill Development Opportunities: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairie-s -SkillCare- program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources.
• Career Mobility Opportunities: Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group.
• Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team.

Your journey with La Prairie begins here.

The selection process includes a combination of interviews with HR, the Hiring Manager, and key stakeholders, along with assessments. We look forward to meeting you.

We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.

We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone.