Innovation Project Manager

Advocate Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading group is seeking an Innovation Project Manager to drive exciting product initiatives for a major FMCG brand. This role focuses on managing projects from concept to post-launch, ensuring effective cross-departmental collaboration. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a passion for bringing innovative ideas to market.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing product-focused projects within a fast-paced FMCG or consumer goods environment.
• Commercially aware and highly organized, with a keen eye for process and delivery.
• Confident communicator able to build strong relationships across functions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of multiple cross-functional initiatives, ensuring clear scope and timely execution.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and identify project roadblocks.
• Facilitate project evaluations and oversee documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Planning

Resilience

Job description

This range is provided by Advocate Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Are you ready to take the lead on delivering exciting new product initiatives that shape the future of a household name in the FMCG space?

We’re working in partnership with a globally recognised consumer goods brand that continues to invest in growth and innovation across its extensive portfolio. As the business expands its NPD and innovation capabilities, a new opportunity has arisen for a driven and detail-focused Innovation Project Manager to join the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in turning product concepts into commercial success stories—managing projects from initial scoping right through to post-launch review.

What you’ll be doing:

• Take ownership of multiple cross-functional initiatives, ensuring clear scope, strong planning and timely execution.
• Coordinate with a wide range of internal stakeholders, maintaining alignment across departments.
• Identify and resolve project roadblocks, proactively recommending adjustments to keep things moving.
• Facilitate project evaluations and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee documentation, ensuring all key materials are clear, accurate and fit-for-purpose.

About you:

• Experienced in managing product-focused projects within a fast-paced FMCG or consumer goods environment.
• Commercially aware and highly organised, with a keen eye for process and delivery.
• A confident communicator who builds strong relationships across functions.
• Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by bringing new ideas to market.
• Looking for a role with real impact, ownership, and long-term career potential.

If you’re passionate about project delivery and want to be part of a team driving innovation at the heart of a major brand, I’d love to speak with you.

Contact Ciara at The Advocate Group on 020 7871 800 or [e-mail] to find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services

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