NPD Projects Manager - Hybrid, FMCG, Bonus

Drnewitt; South Nutfield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working model

Job summary

We are seeking an NPD Projects Manager to drive the product development governance framework in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Based in Surrey with hybrid working, you will shepherd new product launches from concept to commercial launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.

Reporting to the COO, you will balance structured project control with commercial pragmatism, deliver KPI dashboards, manage risk, and drive lessons learned across the business.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project management experience within food manufacturing and FMCG.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects using structured PM methods.
• Experience with co-packers/co-manufacturers and customer-led development is desirable.
• Ability to drive cross-functional progress without direct line management.
• Strong stakeholder management, planning, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the NPD project governance framework, keeping processes robust, practical, and free of unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Lead, coordinate, and hold teams accountable for project actions across internal departments and third-party manufacturing partners.
• Chair project review meetings, manage risk escalation, and produce clear KPI dashboards and status reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Champion project management best practices across the business, conduct post-launch reviews, and drive lessons learned.
• Support the COO on wider operational and organisational improvement initiatives outside the core product function.

Skills

FMCG / Food sector experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Job description

We are seeking an NPD Projects Manager to drive the product development governance framework in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Based in Surrey with hybrid working, you will shepherd new product launches from concept to commercial launch, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.

Reporting to the COO, you will balance structured project control with commercial pragmatism, deliver KPI dashboards, manage risk, and drive lessons learned across the business.