Interim NPD Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Advocate Group
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Weybridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Project Manager focuses on managing innovation projects within the FMCG sector, specifically in dairy and plant-based categories. The position requires a hands-on approach to bring projects from concept to market while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery and influencing stakeholders to meet project milestones. This contract position is classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage projects from strategic sign-off through to launch, ensuring they are delivered on time and in full.
- Lead cross-functional project teams including marketing, finance, commercial, category, R&D, technical, and supply chain.
- Own the project critical path, run meetings, manage risks, and provide regular progress updates.
- Influence stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met and support prioritization of the project portfolio.
- Provide timely updates for monthly innovation and category meetings.
Key Skills:
- Graduate or of graduate ability.
- Proven experience managing full lifecycle projects, ideally within FMCG (food & drink experience is desirable but not essential).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to plan and execute complex projects.
- Organized, methodical, and able to prioritize effectively under pressure.
- Commercially aware and able to challenge thinking to achieve project goals.
- Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills across multiple functions.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and tenacity.
- Full driving license required (some travel between manufacturing sites).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Weybridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Project Manager – FMCG Innovation
Location: Weybridge, Surrey
Job Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Are you a talented Project Manager with a passion for FMCG innovation? We are looking for someone to manage exciting innovation, renovation, line extension, and value engineering projects across dairy and plant-based categories. This is a hands-on role where you’ll bring projects from concept to market, influencing cross-functional teams and delivering results that drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage projects from strategic sign-off through to launch, ensuring they are delivered on time and in full.
- Lead cross-functional project teams including marketing, finance, commercial, category, R&D, technical, and supply chain.
- Own the project critical path, run meetings, manage risks, and provide regular progress updates.
- Influence stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met and support prioritization of the project portfolio.
- Provide timely updates for monthly innovation and category meetings.
Requirements:
- Graduate or of graduate ability.
- Proven experience managing full lifecycle projects, ideally within FMCG (food & drink experience is desirable but not essential).
- Strong project management skills with the ability to plan and execute complex projects.
- Organized, methodical, and able to prioritize effectively under pressure.
- Commercially aware and able to challenge thinking to achieve project goals.
- Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills across multiple functions.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and tenacity.
- Full driving license required (some travel between manufacturing sites).
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a dynamic team delivering high-impact innovation in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Your work will directly influence product development, helping to bring exciting new offerings to consumers while driving business growth.
Apply now or contact Erin at the Advocate Group: Email: Erin@advocate-group.co.uk
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