NPD Product Development Manager (Hybrid)

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Enhanced sick pay

Hybrid working

Cycle to Work scheme

Medical cash plan

Mental health support

Parental leave

Social events

Job summary

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Manager – Product Development to lead NPD projects in a consumer goods setting. The role blends project management, product development and supplier liaison with cross-functional coordination across design, technical, buying and supply chain teams.

You will own critical paths, timelines and milestones, manage multiple SKUs and product categories, and report progress to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working with travel as required to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering NPD projects from concept to finished goods.
• Strong track record of managing timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across product, buying, technical and supply chain.
• Experience with supplier and manufacturer management.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPD projects from concept to finished goods.
• Own critical paths, timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate suppliers and manufacturers throughout development.
• Provide updates to internal teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

NPD experience

Supplier management

Cross-functional coordination

Retail/fmcg knowledge

Product lifecycle management

Job description

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Manager – Product Development to lead NPD projects in a consumer goods setting. The role blends project management, product development and supplier liaison with cross-functional coordination across design, technical, buying and supply chain teams.

You will own critical paths, timelines and milestones, manage multiple SKUs and product categories, and report progress to senior stakeholders. Hybrid working with travel as required to supplier sites.