Project Manager
đź“Ť Europe | Global FMCG Business
đź’° Competitive Salary + Benefits
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager (NPD / FMCG / Innovation) to join a global consumer goods business within their R&D Project Management Office on a long-term temporary basis. This is a key role leading the delivery of multiple new product development and product change projects, taking ownership from initial feasibility through to successful product launch across European and international markets.
Working within a structured Stage‑Gate process, you will lead cross‑functional teams across R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Purchasing and IT to ensure projects are delivered on time, in full and within budget (OTIF).
Key Responsibilities
* End-to-end delivery of NPD and product change projects
* Managing a portfolio of cross-functional projects through Stage‑Gate
* Defining scope, timelines, milestones and deliverables
* Leading project planning using MS Project
* Managing risk, issues and change control
* Coordinating SAP master data and BOM setup
* Ensuring smooth transition from project delivery into production/BAU
* Reporting progress to senior stakeholders across Europe and globally
Qualifications
* Proven Project Manager experience in FMCG/consumer goods R&D /NPD
* Strong experience delivering cross‑functional projects
* Confident managing stakeholders at all levels
* Strong understanding of Stage‑Gate or structured delivery environments
* Excellent communication, organisation and influencing skills
* Desirable: PRINCE2 / PMI / APM qualification, MS Project, SAP exposure
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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