New Product Development Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time
Published

  • January 23, 202
  • Location
  • Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Category
  • Business
  • Job Type
  • Fulltime
  • Salary Type
  • Monthly Salary
  • Salary
  • Market Related

Description:

The NPD Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within specified

timelines and scope. Co-ordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful

project delivery.

The NPD process owner within the business to ensure a smooth roll out, implementation and execution of the process by cross-departmental stakeholders.


Requirements:

  • A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years FMCG experience in project management.
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a successful track record of project delivery.
  • Exposure to ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 will be advantageous
  • Valid driver's license with own transportation
  • Must be willing to travel as required

Key responsibilities (but not limited to):

  • Develop comprehensive project plans for priority projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
  • Execute projects according to the project plan, ensuring milestones are met and objectives achieved
  • Ensure the commercial viability of new product development projects
  • Lead and motivate crossfunctional project teams
  • Provide clear direction, set expectations, and ensure effective communication within the team
  • Communicate regularly with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
  • Monitor project budgets and allocate resources effectively
  • Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes and project plans
  • Ensuring packaging and artwork is compliant to legislation
  • Identify product rationalisation opportunities with key stakeholders and effectively communicate outcomes with regular updates
  • Identify continuous improvement & costsaving initiatives
  • Review the NPD process from concept to post launch review, and roll out the refined process to the business
  • Ensure the ongoing implementation and execution of the NPD process across relevant departments

Personal Capabilities:

  • Proven skills and experience in delivering, managing and controlling large and complex projects on time and in full
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively
  • Excellent relationship management and influencing skills
  • Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve project goals
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organisational and timemanagement skills
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software
  • Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities


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