NPD Project Manager, FMCG Launch Lead

Asahi Beverages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages in Auckland seeks an experienced project manager to deliver fast-paced NPD initiatives within the Marketing NZ team. You will oversee a portfolio of new product development projects after gate approval and coordinate cross-functional inputs to keep launches on track.

Core responsibilities include planning kick-offs, maintaining timelines, and providing clear updates to stakeholders. The role combines hands-on delivery with governance across Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance,

Qualifications

• Solid project management experience in FMCG or similar.
• Experience managing NPD or commercialisation projects through a gated Stage & Gate process.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, timelines and stakeholders across multiple projects.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication, including meeting leadership and action tracking.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in beverage, food or a similar manufacturing category is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple NPD projects through the Asahi Stage & Gate process to launch.
• Plan and chair project kick-offs, develop timelines and provide clear minutes and actions.
• Coordinate Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Packaging, Liquid Development and technical stakeholders.
• Prepare gate papers, consolidate cross-functional inputs and secure stakeholder alignment and approvals.
• Monitor milestones, costs, risks, dependencies and mitigations, escalating roadblocks early.
• Lead regular project WIPs and keep project master files and NPD documentation accurate and current.
• Initiate finished goods master data and relevant CAPEX documentation to support timely approval.
• Provide clear project updates into commercial planning forums and support peers when priorities shift.

Skills

Project management

NPD experience

Prioritisation

Communication

Resilience

Education

Tertiary / degree qualification

Job description

Asahi Beverages in Auckland seeks an experienced project manager to deliver fast-paced NPD initiatives within the Marketing NZ team. You will oversee a portfolio of new product development projects after gate approval and coordinate cross-functional inputs to keep launches on track.

Core responsibilities include planning kick-offs, maintaining timelines, and providing clear updates to stakeholders. The role combines hands-on delivery with governance across Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance,