Customer Project Manager - NPD/EPD for FMCG Launches

Whitworths; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Health & lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Whitworths is seeking a proactive NPD/EPD Project Manager to own the end-to-end development cycle, working with Brand and Commercial teams to shape briefs and ensure launches align with business strategy.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, gate documents and P&Ls, and partner with customers on artwork, packaging and launch plans while keeping the consumer at the core of development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deliver NPD and/or customer-specific launch projects.
• Familiarity with retailer systems (e.g., M&S FIND) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the NPD/EPD project management process from concept to launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, managing timelines, gate documents and P&L.
• Partner with customers on artwork, packaging and launch plans to ensure consumer focus.
• Manage end-to-end Critical Path and champion the consumer at every stage.

Skills

Project management

NPD/EPD coordination

Stakeholder management

FMCG experience

Job description

Whitworths is seeking a proactive NPD/EPD Project Manager to own the end-to-end development cycle, working with Brand and Commercial teams to shape briefs and ensure launches align with business strategy.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, gate documents and P&Ls, and partner with customers on artwork, packaging and launch plans while keeping the consumer at the core of development.