NPL Innovation Project Manager

La Prairie Switzerland; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

25 days leave

Work from home

Employee Discounts

SkillCare program

LinkedIn Learning access

Internal mobility

Referral bonuses

Zusammenfassung

La Prairie in Switzerland seeks an audacious and creative NPL Lead to drive end-to-end new product launches in cosmetics. You will manage OTIF/IQ, align cross-functional teams and secure approvals from senior gatekeepers to ensure successful market introductions.

With a university degree and at least 5 years in product development, marketing, or supply chain, you will influence stakeholders, anticipate risks, and steer projects from concept to commercialization while promoting an entrepreneurial

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Development, Innovation, Marketing, R&D, Packaging, or Supply Chain within cosmetics or FMCG.
• Proven end-to-end NPL or innovation project management from concept to commercialization.
• Strong project management, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder influence.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; fluent in English.

Aufgaben

• Ensuring on-time and in-full (OTIF) and in-quality (IQ) management of all NPL projects.
• Proactively preparing decision-making fundamentals and escalating critical issues as needed.
• Articulating compelling project presentations to gatekeepers for approvals.
• Providing goal-oriented functional leadership to the NPL Core Team.
• Strategically steering cross-functional resources to maximize project profitability.
• Serving as a trusted consultant to project owners, representing entrepreneurial perspective.
• Collaborating with project owners to clarify briefs and establish roadmaps.
• Driving continuous improvement of the NPL process with leadership.
• Acting in the company’s best interests to achieve holistic success.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Communication

English fluency

Ausbildung

University degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

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.

At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.