NPD Project Manager

Focus Management Consultants; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business is seeking an NPD Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of product development and enhancement projects. You will lead initiatives from concept to launch, working closely with various teams to ensure that innovative products align with market needs. This role offers a dynamic environment for driven professionals looking to make an impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in NPD project management, ideally within the food industry.
• A keen eye for detail, especially when it comes to artwork and packaging.
• Excellent communication skills for managing relationships with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing NPD & EPD projects from concept to launch.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects successfully.
• Coordinating the artwork process and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Innovation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

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As the NPD Project Manager you will be managing a diverse range of NPD & EPD projects for an innovative food business.

Join a team where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of everything they do.

As the NPD Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of new product development (NPD) and existing product enhancement (EPD) projects. This is a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, innovative products to market, from initial concept all the way through to launch.

Projects will range from brand new innovative launches to simple packaging or artwork changes. You’ll work alongside another Project Manager and have administrative support.

The role involves:

• Managing NPD & EPD projects: Leading projects from concept to launch, ensuring all milestones are met within agreed timelines and budgets
• Stakeholder management: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, and suppliers, to deliver projects successfully
• Artwork and packaging management: Coordinating the artwork process, ensuring packaging meets regulatory requirements and reflects brand values
• Problem-solving: Anticipating and addressing potential challenges, ensuring projects run smoothly
• Innovation: Contributing ideas for new product concepts and improvements to existing products, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in NPD project management, ideally within the food industry.
• A keen eye for detail, especially when it comes to artwork, packaging, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges, with the ability to keep projects moving forward

This is a full-time role that requires you to be in the (really lovely) London offices at least 3 days a week.