Technical Project Manager

TalentPool; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage is seeking a Business Manager - NPD, Quality & Technical to lead technical projects from inception to delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management within the food and drink manufacturing field, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a hands-on understanding of manufacturing processes. This full-time position is based in London and offers the opportunity to drive innovation and quality in product development.

Qualifications

• Delivery-focused technical project manager with expertise in food and beverage.
• Proven track record managing NPD launches and packaging transitions.
• Hands-on understanding of food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical projects from planning to delivery.
• Act as the liaison across various departments and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage project budgets effectively.

Skills

Project management experience in food & drink manufacturing

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Change control

Planning

Job description

Business Manager - NPD, Quality & Technical at The TalentPool Company

Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager – Food & Beverage

Are you a delivery-focused technical project manager with a knack for bringing new products and packaging innovations to life? We’re looking for someone to lead cross‐functional projects across NPD and EPD, ensuring everything runs on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What you’ll do:

• Lead end‑to‑end technical projects from planning through to delivery and post‑project review.
• Act as the go‑to technical liaison across Product, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Brand, and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement, process efficiencies, cost optimisation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage budgets, risks, and stakeholders while keeping projects on track.
• Ensure all technical deliverables meet regulatory, quality, and brand standards.

You’ll bring:

• Project management experience in food & drink manufacturing.
• Proven track record managing technical projects like NPD launches, co‑packer transitions, or packaging roll‑outs.
• Strong skills in planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and change control.
• Hands‑on understanding of manufacturing lines, packaging processes, and quality/food safety standards.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location: London, England, United Kingdom