NPD Project Manager

Moth Drinks; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG brand in London is looking for an NPD Project Manager to drive significant projects from concept to launch. This role involves effective project management across various categories while collaborating with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in the FMCG industry and a proven track record in project management. The company offers flexible working hours, an annual bonus, and a diverse, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Private medical insurance

Learning and development budget

Free snacks

Social events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading high-visibility projects within the FMCG industry.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience embedding a strong project management culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept to launch across multiple work streams.
• Identify risks and implement mitigating actions.
• Champion the new project management system and improve processes.

Skills

Project management

FMCG experience

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Overview

Hybrid: 3 days in our Paddington offices, 2 days working from home

Reporting to: Head of Product Development & Innovation

Direct Reports: None

Contract type: Temporary, 6 month fixed term contract, full time (5 days)

Working hours: 40 hours a week including a paid lunch hour. Flexible start (between 8am and 10am) and finish (between 4pm and 6pm) times.

Travel: Some travel as part of role

Who we are

At MOTH we’re here for cocktails, company, and conversation. That’s why we make the most delicious cocktails in a can - so that special mix can happen anywhere. Hands up - we’re obsessive. Every sip delicious and distinguished. Our cocktails are classics, and our ingredients are second to none. At the same time - we’re not snobbish. We don’t talk in master mixologist lingo. We have no fancy bar or dress-code. And we believe in fair prices for great drinks. Because when you’ve got good friends and fine blends, what more do you need? Mix of total happiness. MOTH.

We are one of the fastest growing FMCG brands, re-writing the rules of RTD cocktails, and facing unprecedented growth. Our success is down to the work that our magic MOTHs do, we hire exceptional people to do exceptional things. Our team in the UK has grown to more than 50 people and we’re not stopping there, we’re looking for a project management superstar for the next phase of business delivery.

The Role

As our new NPD Project Manager, you’ll drive big, visible projects — taking new ideas from concept to launch and making sure our product strategy lands exactly as planned

You’ll keep timelines tight, teams aligned, and stakeholders in the loop — all while juggling multiple projects across different categories.

We are entering a new phase of business delivery, and this role will be key to enhancing our capabilities and expanding the variety of our portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Your top priority: manage projects across multiple work streams from concept to launch. Initiate, plan, monitor progress, and close projects within a predefined time, cost, and scope.
• Actively manage risks by identifying potential issues, implementing mitigating actions, and preparing proposals for decision-makers.
• Define the optimal processes, assemble the right team members, and facilitate clear communication channels to foster both backward and forward learning.
• Balance the needs of project teams and stakeholders by understanding their requirements, expectations, and needs, both internally and externally
• Champion and own the new project management system, including process training to new MOTH’s and actively providing input to improve our current ways of working.
• Embed a strong project management culture by acting as the go-to expert for project delivery across the business

Who you are

• 3+ years of experience leading multiple high-visibility and complex projects overseeing the entire supply chain within the FMCG industry
• Track record of embedding and championing a strong project management culture within an organization.
• Motivated to push boundaries, drive ambitious outcomes, and embrace lessons from every setback
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and communication styles.
• Passionate about MOTH’s mission and aligns with our core values.

We put lots of time and care into our interview process so that new MOTHs feel fully part of the team from the minute they walk into MOTH HQ. Therefore, our benefits are available to all MOTHs from day one without any minimum service requirement:

Benefits

• Flexible working hours - Core working hours are 10am-4pm so you can choose your working hours to suit you (e.g. 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm)
• Bonus - up to 20% subject to personal and Company Performance, paid annually
• Pension – 3% employer contribution
• Annual leave - 27 Days Holiday (+ your birthday off) (+ 2 life admin days)
• Working from abroad - up to 2 weeks’ per year
• Enhanced parental leave and support - 20 weeks full pay for each parent. We also offer parental transition coaching and Workplace Nursery Benefit to help out with nursery fees.
• Private Medical – Vitality including personal worldwide travel insurance
• Learning and development - Personal annual learning and development budget of £2,000 (alongside companywide training)
• Snacks - Free Breakfasts and more chocolate covered rice cakes than you could dream of
• Socials – weekly cocktail Thursdays, monthly Socials and summer/Christmas Parties
• Free MOTH allowance - Free monthly MOTHs allowance and discount codes for family and friends

Diversity & Inclusion

At MOTH we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and strive to ensure a fair and supportive recruitment process for all candidates.

We will ask you during the application process if you require any adjustments which will have no bearing on the outcome of your application.