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NPD Project Manager

JR United Kingdom

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

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Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an experienced NPD Project Manager for a maternity cover contract to lead product development projects. You will manage the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring quality and compliance with customer specifications, while communicating effectively with stakeholders. This hybrid role requires being in the office three days a week and offers a competitive salary along with a bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years’ experience in a private label development or quality role within UK retail.
  • Strong product and process knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Act as primary contact for UK retail customers on private label development.
  • Lead projects from initial brief through to launch, managing timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with customer guidelines and specifications.

Skills

Leadership
Project Management
Organisational Skills
Analytical Skills
Customer-centric Mindset
Communication
Presentation Skills
Excel Proficiency

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

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We’re seeking an experienced NPD Project Manager for a Maternity cover contract to lead the delivery of product development projects for UK retail customers. This role acts as the key interface between internal teams, account managers, and customer stakeholders—ensuring all development, packaging, and quality standards are met from concept to launch.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for UK retail customers on all matters relating to private label development, packaging updates, and product communication
  • Lead projects from initial brief through to launch, including NPD and packaging renovation
  • Ensure compliance with all customer guidelines, technical policies, and specifications for both new and existing products
  • Manage pack copy, artwork approval, and packaging changes in line with agreed specifications
  • Organise and lead customer meetings and technical visits to manufacturing sites
  • Monitor product performance through benchmarking, consistency panels, and customer product KPIs
  • Maintain and control the tracker, ensuring projects are delivered within budget
  • Strong leadership, project management, and organisational skills
  • Customer-centric mindset with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
  • Analytical and curious, with strong product and process knowledge
  • Confident communicator with strong influencing and presentation skills
  • High proficiency in Excel
  • Degree-level education, ideally in Food Science, Food Technology or relevant working experience
  • 3–5 years’ experience in a private label development or quality role within UK retail

This is a hybrid role where you'll be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.

The salary banding for this role is £35,000 - £45,000 + 10% bonus and excellent benefits.

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