NPD Project Manager

2 weeks ago

london uxbridge, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time
NPD Project Manager Job Description

Job Summary:

The Advocate Group is seeking an experienced NPD Project Manager to lead groundbreaking initiatives in the drinks industry. As a seasoned project manager, you will own the New Product Development (NPD) portfolio for a part of the EMEA region, collaborating with internal and external commercial and operations teams to ensure On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery of NPD projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the NPD portfolio for a part of the EMEA region, collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure OTIF delivery of NPD projects.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define commercial, technical, and operational requirements and success criteria.
  • Lead project scoping exercises to identify deliverables and milestones, developing detailed project plans, timelines, and managing project interdependencies.
  • Manage the complete end-to-end delivery of NPD projects, collaborating with upstream US HQ-based NPD teams on product development initiatives.
  • Ensure timely delivery of accurate Bill of Material data and manage effective flow of information representing NPD through the S&OP process.
  • Liaise with bottling partners and co-packers to ensure timely commercialization of projects through weekly calls.
  • Lead cross-divisional project teams, providing direction and guidance through regular project calls and effective action tracking.
  • Maintain pace by ensuring team adherence to project timelines and deadlines, prioritizing tasks and activities to align with project goals and objectives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external multi-regional stakeholders, facilitating effective collaboration and trust among project teams.
  • Provide timely and prioritized information to stakeholders and management to enable informed decisions and effective escalation of critical issues.
  • Identify potential risks and prioritize them based on their impact and likelihood, developing risk management strategies and prioritizing mitigation plans accordingly.
  • Utilize project management tools and processes to plan, execute, and monitor projects, maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in the project management system.
  • Create and utilize reports to analyze large amounts of data, prioritizing data analysis efforts based on project objectives and requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance departmental processes and workflows, prioritizing improvement initiatives based on potential impact and feasibility.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the full NPD process, staying updated on the end-to-end project delivery process and providing guidance and expertise on NPD process-related matters to project team members.

Your Profile:

  • 5+ years' experience in commercialization project management, preferably in the consumer goods industry.
  • Higher education qualification in a relevant scientific or business management discipline is desired.
  • Formal project management qualification is desired.
  • Experience in project management techniques/tools is required, including managing within a stage and gate process.
  • An accomplished communicator – clear, considered, succinct, and flexible in style.
  • Business and commercial acumen to prioritize, challenge, support, and influence with a program mindset to deliver optimum outcome.
  • Experience in managing technical project delivery through upstream product development and downstream supply chain planning to production cycle. Experience of working in SAP is desired.
  • Competent in data analysis in Excel.
  • Highly organized and rigorous, able to effectively manage 100-200 end-to-end projects in parallel at pace. Uses experience to prioritize time against the most critical projects.
  • Sense of urgency, ability to multitask, attention to detail but also ability to see the bigger picture.
  • Ability to take ownership and responsibility for a project team/process.
  • Proven track record of business sense to quickly gain an understanding of the company structure, stakeholders, intercompany processes.
  • Resilient and able to deal with ambiguity.
  • Ability to perform under pressure.
  • Self-starter that can question/challenge information being given, identify gaps, and areas for improvements.
  • Positive attitude to create enthusiasm in a very busy team.
  • Comfortable with change in a department and company which is rapidly developing.

About The Advocate Group:

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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