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Competitive salary, up to 25% bonus and excellent benefits package
We have an exciting opportunity for a Product Development Manager to lead the delivery of the Segment product strategy, ensuring we continue to win now and in the future. The PDM is expected to actively implement the product development strategy within their MWBs & Secondary Battlefields & is accountable for developing & delivering the Innovation & renovation pipeline, alongside any associated R&D programme to meet the MWB growth & renovation targets.
This role is essential for the successful creation & delivery of a consumer-led innovation pipeline (NPD, EPD) which delivers the MWB financial & Superiority targets. They ensure their product portfolio (new & existing) continues to delight consumers & remains relevant & competitive in a changing world.
Role responsibilities
* Developing an R&D portfolio that represents the key priorities for each MWB/Growth platform.
* Actively manage their portfolio for maximum ROI, flagging the need for prioritisation decisions when necessary
* Manages product delivery across Brand, PL, Export and FS Channels as per business requirements
* All new developments are consistent with the CSR strategy and Nutrition/ Health targets
* Deployment of their R&D resources to deliver maximum return on investment
* Developing individuals within their team and championing their Career Development Programmes
* A deep understanding of relevant consumer demand spaces & drivers of liking
About you
This role requires someone who is a self-starter and can hit the ground running. Someone who is organised, a strong project manager and can navigate the complexities of a pan-European company. This person needs to have the creative ability coupled with the technical know-how to see products from concept through the manufacturing process and launch.
* Relevant Science Degree or significant experience in an FMCG product development/Technical role
* Track record of successful innovation within Food (preferrable) or FMCG category.
* Experience of concept development & rapid prototyping.
* Strong understanding of food science and ingredient-process interactions.
* Track record of successfully driving innovation from prototype to full production.
What we can offer you…
We’re on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose led career and we aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.
* An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential
* A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference
* The potential to progress your career across different areas of the Nomad Foods Group
Who are we…
Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €3 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded in 2015, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus and iglo and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People and the Planet.
At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.
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