Project Management Specialist (Innovation & NPD)

Your role

As a Project Management Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving new product and packaging development projects for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client. Working closely with the Senior Innovation Manager and cross-functional teams, you will ensure projects are successfully delivered throughout the entire New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept and feasibility assessment through commercialization and market launch. This role combines project management, innovation, and commercial thinking.

Your tasks

• Coordinate cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to market launch.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans using MS Project.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, critical paths, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Support PMO activities, including project governance, reporting, and portfolio tracking.
• Identify project risks, issues, and mitigation actions, ensuring their timely resolution.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure effective communication across Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams.
• Support portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Your profile

• 4+ years of experience in Project Management, PMO, New Product Development (NPD), or Innovation projects, preferably within the FMCG/CPG industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and Stage-Gate/NPD processes.
• Hands-on experience with MS Project (preferred) and other project management tools, including Asana, Monday.com, Jira, and Smartsheet.
• Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and keep projects on track.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.

What You'll love about working here

• Well-being culture: medical care with Medicover, private life insurance, and a sports card.
• Therapeutical support through a helpline and the “Let's talk about wellbeing” educational podcast.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities, including GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, and Project Management, on the NEXT platform.
• Free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks, and Udemy Business materials and training.
• Continuous feedback and ongoing performance discussions through the GetSuccess performance management tool and transparent performance management policy.
• Hybrid working model after onboarding, combining a modern office with an ergonomic work-from-home setup.
• Home office package including laptop, monitor, and chair.