NPD Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate NPD Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Watford. This hybrid role allows for a blend of office and remote work, focusing on managing new product development projects in the vibrant fragrance sector. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and a keen eye for detail, ensuring timely product launches while collaborating with global suppliers and internal teams. Join a family-owned business that values authenticity and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact product success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in new product development.
• Commercial understanding and competency with margins.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development projects from start to finish.
• Ensure on-time delivery for new product launches.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

New Product Development

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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NPD Project Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

DESIGNER PARFUMS

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

NPD Project Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Designer Parfums is a fast growing, dynamic global fragrance company in the perfume & cosmetics industry, with a UK base in London and international ambition, with active business in around 70 markets.

We are a friendly, family-owned business, and we are proud to create, develop, and distribute brands from a fantastic portfolio of heritage classics to celebrity trend-led fragrances. We are brand owners and licensees for GHOST, JENNIFER LOPEZ, HAWAIIAN TROPIC, CERRUTI, PLAYBOY & JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER and delighted to be distributors for ARIANA GRANDE, GUY LAROCHE, PALOMA PICASSO, AIGNER & GANT.

Our employees make our business special. With strong family values, we believe that Designer Parfums is a more prosperous and fun place to work when people feel free to be themselves. We believe in the power of being Authentic, Agile and Approachable while meeting our business goals.

JOB PURPOSE

The NPD team are looking for an experienced New Product Development Project Manager, ideally with experience in a relevant sector & someone with passion for product development, project management and end-user experience.

This is a hybrid role that requires working 4 days from our head office based in Watford and 1 day from home.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports to Senior NPD Manager
2. Responsible for managing new product development projects from beginning to end
3. Ensuring on-time delivery for new product launches
4. Creating CPAs and ensuring successful project completion OTIF
5. Work closely with the Brand to hit the agreed CPA
6. Responsible for the planning, management, and tracking of project budget, meeting target COGs and preparing Cost Assessments
7. Responsible for all supplier communication (Global) from briefing, pricing negotiating, price matrix requests, supply issues, design issues, etc.
8. Proactively solving problems relating to design, development, production & logistics
9. Daily liaison with global suppliers to develop new products and ensure projects are on track
10. Liaising with internal legal, regulatory, production and QA teams
11. Handling regulatory change management
12. Issue agendas and actions for all NPD meetings, status updates, risk assessments, briefings, and pre/post-launch
13. Manage risks and issues in the project and develop contingency plans where required in collaboration with the account manager
14. Developing Fragrances, Gift Sets, Ancillaries and GWPs
15. Deliver projects on time
16. Managing stakeholders to ensure CPA is maintained (deadline management)
17. Develop a deep understanding of key areas of the business to elevate customer confidence in our timelines and assessment of feasibility
18. Support peers when needed
19. Ability to assess the strategic importance of projects and demonstrate an understanding of the wider implications of accepting each brief
20. Strong problem-solving abilities
21. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders
22. Constantly keeping up with market trends, fragrance trends and innovation
23. Ensuring new products are developed to hit brand sustainability targets

REQUIREMENTS

1. 3-4 years of experience within a similar new product development role
2. Previous experience within the beauty category, FMCG, toiletries experience advantageous but not essential
3. Far East sourcing and product development experience advantageous
4. Commercial understanding, competency with margins, and cost of goods
5. Strong attention to detail
6. Organised
7. Team player
8. Able to work in a fast-paced environment
9. Able to manage the development of numerous SKUs
10. Problem solver, especially being able to think outside of the box
11. Ability to take responsibility for a wide range of tasks as per the job description
12. Passion to drive the department forward with constant improvement