NPD Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury fragrances is seeking a dynamic NPD Project Manager to join their London team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead new product development initiatives while collaborating with global marketing and operations teams. You will be instrumental in optimizing launch processes and ensuring the successful introduction of innovative products to the market. With a focus on creativity and analytical problem-solving, this position allows you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a heritage brand that values your expertise and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in global product launches.
• Experience in the beauty industry, especially luxury markets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with marketing on new product briefs for profitability and innovation.
• Manage product launches and project development for timely execution.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Creative Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Our client is a world-famous luxury fragrance house steeped in history and recognised for creating the finest artisan fragrances, using exquisite natural ingredients and traditional methods. Now one of the largest independent players in high-end luxury fragrance globally, our client has achieved exceptional performance over the last few years and has further ambitions to double in size over the next three years. Throughout its growth, this heritage brand has maintained a true SME culture at its heart. In this role, you can be sure that you will be heard as a trusted and valued expert voice across the business. You will be able to execute ideas quickly and really feel like you are moving the needle – no red tape!

About the Role

KJ Talent & Partners is working exclusively to hire a NPD Project Manager in Operations to join our client’s incredibly talented London-based global team, which is at the heart of the business and its continued growth trajectory. With the support of your peers, you will take on the challenge to deliver consistently, reduce development lead times, mitigate risks, build into the initial time plan, and ensure that cost of goods, quality, and service requirements are achieved. Reporting into the Global Senior NPD Project Manager, it is a truly exciting time to join the business.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our Global Marketing Team on new product briefs to ensure design-to-cost, profitability, sustainability, and innovation.
• Work with cross-functional partners throughout the NPD launch cycle.
• Manage product launches, project development, and project management activities to ensure timely and cost-effective new product launches.
• Prepare and monitor feasibility costs, cost of goods, and gross margin analysis in collaboration with Finance (Procurement, Cost Control, and Financial Management).
• Anticipate, assess, and manage risks related to timing, quality, and cost of NPD projects.
• Optimize launch processes, tools, and procedures.
• Act as custodian of the Stage Gate process.

About You

• More than 4 years of project management experience, including responsibility for launching global products involving cross-functional collaboration with operations teams.
• Experience in developing products and packaging within the beauty industry (ideally in perfume, skincare, or makeup), especially for luxury markets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international project environment with strong relationship management and influencing skills.
• Creative and innovative mindset.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in French highly desirable.