NPD Project Manager - 16 month FTC

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing association in London is seeking an experienced NPD Project Manager to lead product development projects. This role requires strong project management skills, a degree, and experience in the beauty or FMCG industry. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time and meet commercial objectives while effectively managing stakeholders and risks.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in the beauty or FMCG industry.
• Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent) required.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors across all phases of project delivery.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain high-level and detailed project timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a NPD Project Manager with experience in beauty or FMCG to lead the delivery of new and existing product development projects. This role is accountable for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet commercial objectives. This is a fixed term contract until October 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors across all phases of project delivery, ensuring alignment to cost, timing, and quality targets.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate clearly and consistently with internal and external stakeholders. Document and escalate key risks and issues as needed.
• Project Planning: Develop and maintain high-level and detailed project timelines. Ensure plans are kept current and reflect actual progress.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues with clear recommendations for resolution.
• Scope & Change Control: Define project scope at initiation and manage any changes through formal change control processes.
• Process Compliance & Improvement: Ensure adherence to development governance. Identify root causes of issues and propose process improvements.
• Post-Launch Review: Lead post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and inform future initiatives.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Project Management certification (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent)
• 2–3 years’ experience in the beauty or FMCG industry
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all levels of the business
  
  

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