Your role
We are seeking an experiencedSenior Project Coordinator to support and drive our product development initiatives within our product categories – food, beverages, supplements, and others. The ideal candidate will coordinate the various stages of product development, from prototyping to market launch, with a deep understanding of the online FMCG market.
This role requires a resilient strategic thinker with a passion for health and wellness and a comprehensive understanding of the global food and beverage industry, as well as a clear track record in latest project management practices. We are looking for an experienced candidate who is able to operationally structure and coordinate the product development department, create cross-functional engagement and a smooth flow of information across 10 teams, while managing several lighthouse projects per year in close cooperation with the CPO and Head of Product Development.
- You coordinate and manage interdisciplinary teams and managing directors with a creative mindset to create a consistent and clear cross-functional information flow and strong collaboration
- Comply closely with the company’s goals and objectives
- Manage the product lifecycle process, including concept development, prototype testing, production scaling, and post-launch evaluation together with the PD Process Manager
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met OTIFIQ
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members in project management methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- You clarify tasks and responsibilities as well as the distribution of roles within the international teams and serve as a structure provider
- You assure documentation, continuously check the achievement of project goals, proactively initiate countermeasures and report directly to the Head of Product Development
Your profile
- Professional experience in Project Management or a closely related field with a strong focus on project management, such as Business Operations or Project Controlling, gained in a start-up or scale-up FMCG environment
- Ideally, you also bring experience in Product Development within the VMS (vitamins, minerals, supplements), food, or beverage industry
- Proven experience in successfully coordinating product launches in international markets, with a focus on the European market
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously; experience with Monday.comis a huge bonus!
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus
- Ideally based in Berlin or elsewhere in Germany, with a strong focus on on-site presence, and holding a valid work permit
What we offer
- An appealing discount on all of our products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
- We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
- The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the Germany ticket
- A healthy balance is important to us: we offer a hybrid work model and 'workation'
- Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
- You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
- Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
- We like to celebrate each other! Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women\'s Day
Apply with yourCV and aposition specific cover letter via our application portal.
Contact
Sabrina Thome