NPD Project Manager – Product Development (Hybrid)

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Christchurch, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Enhanced sick pay

25 days holiday

Job summary

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a consumer goods business to recruit a Project Manager - Product Development for managing NPD projects from concept through to finished products. The role combines project management with supplier management and cross-functional coordination.

You will own critical paths, timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects stay on track. Travel to London 1-2 times per month and occasional supplier/manufacturer visits are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects from concept to finished product.
• Experience in consumer goods, FMCG or retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage NPD and product development projects from concept to finished goods.
• Own critical paths, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate suppliers and manufacturers through product development process.
• Communicate progress to internal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Identify risks and drive practical solutions.
• Prepare customer presentations and project updates.

Skills

PM basics

NPD

Supplier management

Cross-functional coordination

Product development

Job description

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a consumer goods business to recruit a Project Manager - Product Development for managing NPD projects from concept through to finished products. The role combines project management with supplier management and cross-functional coordination.

You will own critical paths, timelines and deliverables, ensuring projects stay on track. Travel to London 1-2 times per month and occasional supplier/manufacturer visits are expected.