Project Manager

📍 Europe | Global FMCG Business
💰 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 temporarybasis.

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 include:

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 globallyAbout you:

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 skillsDesirable: PRINCE2 / PMI / APM qualification, MS Project, SAP exposure.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation with a strong innovation pipeline, where you will play a key role in delivering new product launches across international markets.

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