NPD & Launch Project Manager (FMCG)

Whitworths; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension

Family-friendly benefits

Investors In People accreditation

Job summary

Whitworths Ltd is seeking a skilled project manager to own the NPD and EPD process from concept to launch. You will drive timelines, gate docs and P&Ls while coordinating with Brand and Commercial teams to shape briefs and launches aligned with business strategy.

In this role you will collaborate with retailers on artwork, packaging and launch plans, champion the consumer, and manage the end-to-end critical path to deliver successful product introductions.

Qualifications

• Strong project management experience in FMCG or food manufacturing (3+ years).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and critical paths simultaneously.
• Familiarity with retailer systems (e.g. M&S FIND, retailer artwork approval) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end NPD/EPD project management processes and ensure milestones are hit across all stages.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, gate documents, and project P&Ls.
• Partner with customers to align on artwork, packaging and launch plans; champion the consumer at every stage.
• Manage the end-to-end Critical Path from concept to launch.

Skills

Project management

FMCG experience

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Job description

Whitworths Ltd is seeking a skilled project manager to own the NPD and EPD process from concept to launch. You will drive timelines, gate docs and P&Ls while coordinating with Brand and Commercial teams to shape briefs and launches aligned with business strategy.

In this role you will collaborate with retailers on artwork, packaging and launch plans, champion the consumer, and manage the end-to-end critical path to deliver successful product introductions.