Project Manager

About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses : THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we're powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? Job Title : Project Manager Reporting to : Product (NPD) Director Company : THG Nutrition (Myprotein) Job Location : THG HQ, Manchester (WA15 0AF) - Fully office based About THG Nutrition THG Nutrition is home to some of the best-loved and most trusted names in wellbeing and nutrition, including Myprotein, the world's largest online sports nutrition brand, and its family of brands : Myvegan, Myvitamins and MP Activewear. We want to be the world's most empowering health movement, championing everyone to live healthier, more active lives. Our brands and people exist to break boundaries, to power and to empower those who want more. Everything we do is in-house - from manufacturing and new product development to content creation, e-commerce, marketing and logistics - meaning we're perfectly positioned to deliver on our vision and lead a fast-moving, global industry. It's an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and we're always looking for talented people who share our vision and values to drive our Nutrition movement forward. Role Overview As the Project Manager - NPD, you'll be responsible for driving the end-to-end delivery of new product development projects across the Myprotein portfolio. Acting as the operational engine of the Product function, you will coordinate cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Compliance, Packaging, Supply Chain, Marketing and Manufacturing, to ensure all new products launch on time, to specification, and aligned to brand and commercial objectives. This role is pivotal in managing timelines, maintaining project discipline, removing blockers, and enabling the smooth execution of THG's innovation pipeline. You'll thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment and bring structure, clarity and pace to complex product development workflows. As the Project Manager, you will : Own end-to-end project management for NPD projects across multiple categories, from concept approval through to launch. Build and manage detailed project plans, ensuring all cross-functional tasks (R&D, product approvals, packaging, artwork, compliance, procurement, manufacturing slots, and marketing milestones) are delivered on time. Act as the central point of contact for all NPD projects, ensuring communication is clear, timely and aligned across internal teams and external suppliers. Ensure all product briefs, formulations, packaging and artwork move through the appropriate approvals and meet brand, quality and compliance standards. Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to secure production slots, manage critical paths, and mitigate risks that may impact launch deadlines. Identify potential project risks early, propose solutions and proactively resolve issues to keep projects on track. Ensure documentation, including specifications, artwork files, technical information and regulatory requirements, is accurate and up to date. Support the Product Director in prioritising the NPD roadmap and aligning project delivery to commercial goals and key seasonal trading periods. Lead regular cross-functional project update meetings, providing clear actions, progress tracking and status reporting to senior stakeholders. Continuously seek opportunities to improve NPD processes, workflows and ways of working, driving greater efficiency and quality across the development lifecycle. Requirements 4+ years' project management experience in FMCG, consumer goods, nutrition, food, or beauty, with demonstrable experience managing NPD or product-led projects. Experience using Monday.com PM software (advantageous) Strong understanding of NPD workflows, including R&D, packaging development, compliance, manufacturing and supply chain. Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, APM PMQ) are advantageous. Highly proficient in project management tools (e.g. Monday.com, Jira, Smartsheet) for timeline planning and cross-functional coordination. Exceptional organisation, prioritisation and communication skills - able to navigate multiple deadlines with precision. Proven ability to drive accountability across teams and maintain project momentum in a fast-changing environment. Detail-oriented with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. Experience working with manufacturing, technical or regulatory stakeholders is highly beneficial. Benefits Career Development Access to bespoke development programmes created by our in-house L&D team. Continued development through our upskilling programme delivered with industry-leading training partners. Enhanced Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Birthday off, on us. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service). Up to 10 days compassionate leave. Option to buy back up to 3 days annual leave each year. Unlock 2 days' volunteer leave after 12 months. Wellbeing Support Access to face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP. 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme (Bupa). State-of-the-art on-site gym. Access to on-site physio. Other Perks Save up to 12% on personal tech via our salary sacrifice scheme. Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to ICON. Up to 50% staff discount across THG brands. On-site staff shop and barber. £1,000 referral bonus when your referral passes probation. Anniversary gifts at 5 and 10 years of service. THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr