NPD Associate Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Leading innovation projects by coordinating inputs across all stakeholders, delivering projects within designated time and cost parameters, and escalating risks proactively. Requires managing multiple projects simultaneously, focusing on granular execution details, and evaluating cross-functional dependencies and their impact on timelines.
• Timeline Management: Driving end-to-end timeline tracking and management using project management software (such as Smartsheet).
• Commercial & Operational Inputs: Establishing pipeline volumes, ongoing demand, COGs, and MOQs.
• Miscellaneous Execution: Managing co-packing activities, air freight assessments, and key Gateway process inputs.
• Portfolio Simplification: Monitoring SKU counts and leading simplification/rationalization initiatives for assigned categories.

Required Competencies & Soft Skills

• Managing Ambiguity & Agility: Demonstrating agility as project parameters evolve while maintaining focus on key deliverables.
• Problem Solving & Mindset: Exhibiting a strong continuous improvement approach with structured problem-solving abilities.
• Project Management Skillset: Standardised project management experience, including applied knowledge of tools, systems, and governance processes.
• AI: Demonstrates strong working knowledge and ability to integrate AI-driven workflows to automate reporting, optimise sourcing strategies, and improve overall supply chain efficiency
• Culture: The role emphasises a culture of agility, growth, innovation, and collaboration within a global organisation

Educational & Functional Background