NPD Project Manager – FMCG Launch Lead (NZ)

Asahi Beverages Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages NZ seeks an experienced project manager to drive New Product Development (NPD) from gate approval to market launch within the Marketing NZ team. This 12-month fixed-term contract will deliver allocated 2027 NPD projects and maintain momentum on future pipeline across alcohol and non-alcohol portfolios.

You will lead cross-functional teams, chair kick-offs, track milestones, manage risks and approvals, and provide clear updates to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Solid project management experience in a large FMCG environment.
• Proven ability to manage NPD or commercialisation through a gated process.
• Strong written and verbal communication with meeting leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple NPD projects through the stage & gate process to launch.
• Plan and chair project kick-offs, develop timelines and capture actions.
• Coordinate Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Packaging, and technical stakeholders.
• Prepare gate papers and secure cross-functional alignment and approvals.
• Monitor milestones, costs, risks and dependencies; escalate roadblocks early.
• Maintain project master files and NPD documentation.
• Initiate master data and CAPEX documentation to support timely approvals.
• Provide clear updates into commercial planning forums.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

cross-functional leadership

Education

Experience in FMCG

Tools

Stage & Gate process

Job description

Asahi Beverages NZ seeks an experienced project manager to drive New Product Development (NPD) from gate approval to market launch within the Marketing NZ team. This 12-month fixed-term contract will deliver allocated 2027 NPD projects and maintain momentum on future pipeline across alcohol and non-alcohol portfolios.

You will lead cross-functional teams, chair kick-offs, track milestones, manage risks and approvals, and provide clear updates to stakeholders.