NPD Project Manager

Vertical Advantage; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced NPD Project Manager for maternity cover to oversee product development projects for UK retail customers. This hybrid position involves interfacing with internal teams and customer stakeholders, ensuring compliance with operational standards from concept to launch. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and a degree in Food Science or related fields, along with experience in private label development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in private label development or quality role.
• Strong product and process knowledge.
• Confident communicator with influencing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from initial brief to launch.
• Ensure compliance with customer guidelines and specifications.
• Maintain and control project trackers to ensure budget delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Excel Proficiency

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Vertical Advantage

Director // recruitment expert Supply Chain & Procurement // eCommerce & Digital // UK & International // Vertical Advantage

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.

Apply now for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Services

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