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NPD Commercialisation Project Manager

Uxbridge Permanent £49,000 - £53,000 per year View Job Description
The role is an end to end project management role for a fast-paced brand, who are seeking a highly resilient individual. The role requires the individual to take ownership of the New Product Development (NPD) portfolio for a segment of the EMEA region. The new role is a result of an internal promotion, there is a real opportunity for career progression within the company.
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  • Great opportunity to join one of the leading brands in a growing drinks category
  • Be part of a business with a global footprint

About Our Client

The company is a global drinks brand which holds the top position in the energy drink category in the USA. The company has quickly become a leading brand in the expanding energy drinks market. In 2019, the EMEA region recorded sales of over 65 million cases, generating €601 million in revenue. The company has a unique brand and strong company values.

Job Description

NPD Portfolio Ownership:



  • Manage the New Product Development (NPD) portfolio for a specific area within the EMEA region.


  • Work closely with internal and external commercial and operations teams to oversee project intake and ensure alignment before monthly governance meetings.


  • Guarantee On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery of NPD projects by overcoming challenges and applying a disciplined project management approach.



Project Planning:



  • Work with stakeholders to establish commercial, technical, and operational requirements along with success criteria.


  • Create detailed project plans, set timelines, and manage inter-dependencies between projects.

End-to-End Project Management:



  • Partner with the US-based NPD teams at headquarters on product development initiatives.


  • Ensure the timely delivery of accurate Bill of Material data and manage the efficient flow of NPD-related information through the S&OP process.


  • Coordinate with bottling partners and co-packers to ensure the timely commercialisation of projects through regular weekly calls

Leading Cross-Divisional Project Team Execution



  • Guide the cross-divisional project team by offering direction and support through regular project meetings and effective action tracking.


  • Keep the project on schedule by ensuring that the team adheres to timelines and deadlines.


  • Prioritise tasks and activities to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.

The Successful Applicant



  • Over 5 years of experience in commercialisation project management, preferably within the consumer goods sector.


  • A higher education qualification in a relevant scientific or business management field is preferred.


  • Formal project management certification is desirable.


  • Proficient in project management techniques and tools, including experience with stage and gate processes.


  • Excellent communication skills-clear, thoughtful, concise, and adaptable.


  • Strong business and commercial acumen to prioritise, challenge, support, and influence with a program-focused approach to achieve optimal outcomes for Monster.


  • Experience managing technical project delivery from upstream product development through downstream supply chain planning to production. Familiarity with SAP is preferred.


  • Skilled in data analysis using Excel.


  • Highly organised and meticulous, capable of effectively managing 100-200 end-to-end projects simultaneously. Uses experience to prioritise critical projects.


  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency, multitasking ability, attention to detail, and an ability to see the bigger picture.


  • Proven ability to take ownership and responsibility for project teams and processes.


  • Track record of quickly understanding company structures, stakeholders, and inter-company processes.


  • Resilient and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.


  • Capable of performing well under pressure.


  • Self-starter who questions and challenges information, identifies gaps, and seeks improvements.


  • Maintains a positive attitude to inspire enthusiasm in a busy team.


  • Adaptable to change in a rapidly evolving department and company.



What's on Offer

  • Bonus up to 15%
  • Hybrid Working
  • Opportunity for progression
  • Summer working hours
  • Thorough induction programme
Contact
Adele Green
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6515296
Phone number
+442072692103

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Project / Programme Management
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Uxbridge
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Adele Green
Consultant phone
+442072692103
Job reference
JN-082024-6515296