Interim NPD Project Manager

The Advocate Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim NPD Project Manager for a 3-month contract with potential extension. The role entails leading multiple projects in the food manufacturing sector, partnering with various internal teams while presenting to external stakeholders. Candidates should have FMCG project management experience and strong leadership skills. The position is remote-first with occasional UK travel.

Qualifications

• Experience with FMCG project management, ideally in food.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to align cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable presenting to external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with stage gate processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent projects across Own Brand portfolio.
• Navigate high-pressure environments with commercial acumen.
• Partner with internal stakeholders like R&D and Supply Chain.

Skills

FMCG project management

Leadership skills

Cross-functional collaboration

External stakeholder interaction

Agile adaptability

Job description

Interim NPD Project Manager Own Brand (3-Month Contract)

Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel

Sector: Food Manufacturing

Start: Immediate

We re looking for an experienced Interim Project Manager to join one of the fastest-paced, most commercially dynamic FMCG businesses in the UK. This is a 3-month contract (with strong potential for extension or even permanent conversion) and will cover a mission-critical part of the business during a period of transition.

What you ll be doing:

You ll step into a high-impact portfolio worth significant business revenue, leading a diverse portfolio of active projects across commercial change, seasonal innovation, technical upgrades, secondary packaging, and NPD/redevelopment.

You ll act as the key cross-functional lead across internal stakeholders and external customer contacts.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead multiple concurrent projects end-to-end across our Own Brand portfolio
• Navigate a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with agility and commercial acumen
• Partner with internal stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Process Management
• Present confidently to external partners and lead product submissions and gate meetings
• Ensure on-time delivery through stage gate processes and collaborative alignment

Ideal background:

• FMCG project management (ideally food, ideally NPD or product redevelopment)
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team alignment skills
• Comfortable presenting to and working with external stakeholders
• Familiarity with stage gate processes
• Able to operate in ambiguity and prioritise with discipline
• Agile, proactive, transparent team player

The details:

• Remote-first with occasional travel to manufacturing sites and occasional meetings in London
• GBP70 77K FTE
• 3-Month Contract initially
• Start: ASAP

Please get in touch with Erin Wynne-Woodhouse or click Apply Now to be considered for this vacancy.

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