Head of Product Management R&D- Food and Nutrition

The People Co.; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food and nutrition manufacturer in Cologne is seeking a Head of Product Management to drive strategic product initiatives and oversee the full product lifecycle. This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and experience in managing product development in the food or FMCG sector. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and quality within the industry.

Leistungen

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifikationen

• Several years’ experience in product management within food, nutrition, or FMCG sector.
• Strong record of leading product launches and managing end-to-end development projects.
• Fluent in English, German language skills advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Lead overall product management strategy for the Food & Nutrition portfolio.
• Drive new product development and relaunch projects with cross-functional teams.
• Manage full product lifecycle from concept to launch and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project management

Consumer trend analysis

Strategic vision

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Technology or Nutritional Science

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Product Management R&D – Food & Nutrition

Cologne, Germany

€100-130k + benefits + relocation

Office based

The Company

A leading European manufacturer within the food and nutrition sector is seeking a Head of Product Management to join their senior team. Known for innovation, product excellence, and continuous growth, the business combines advanced manufacturing expertise with a passion for performance and nutrition. Their commitment to quality, taste, and functionality has positioned them as a trusted partner to consumers, retailers, and distributors across Europe.

The Role

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to take strategic and operational responsibility for product management within the Food & Nutrition division.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the product portfolio, driving innovation, and ensuring commercial success across multiple categories. Working closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain, you’ll oversee the full product lifecycle — from concept and development to launch and optimisation.

The position requires a hands‑on, commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision with strong project management and team development skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the overall product management strategy for the Food & Nutrition portfolio.
• Drive new product development and relaunch projects in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to launch and continuous improvement.
• Define assortment strategy, pricing, and margin development.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Management team.
• Work closely with suppliers and production sites to ensure quality and efficiency.

Person Profile

• Degree in Food Technology, Nutritional Science, or a related discipline.
• Several years’ experience in product management within the food, nutrition, or FMCG sector.
• Strong record of leading product launches and managing end‑to‑end development projects.
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills with a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Passionate about consumer trends, product innovation, and brand growth.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• German language skills would be advantageous.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, high‑performing food and nutrition business at a senior level. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on product strategy, innovation, and market success within a growing international organisation.

REF: PR/013180