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Position: NPD/R&D Manager
Contract Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Maidenhead, 50% Hybrid Working
Salary: 50,000-60,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Join a leading global brand as an NPD/R&D Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in driving innovation and excellence. This is your chance to lead cross-functional teams and deliver groundbreaking projects within tight timelines, making a significant impact on our portfolio and beyond.
Why This Role?
- Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of new product development, optimizing core products, and implementing cutting-edge systems and processes.
- Leadership Impact: Guide and inspire teams, ensuring successful project delivery from concept to market.
- Dynamic Challenges: Tackle complex projects, solve critical issues, and drive continuous improvement across multiple categories.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Lead projects from initial brief to market launch, ensuring all objectives and deliverables are met.
- Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and achieving project goals.
- Act as a key mediator, facilitating crucial discussions and driving them to successful conclusions.
- Manage timelines, identify critical paths, and proactively address challenges to keep projects on track.
- Share insights and learnings with stakeholders to enhance future projects.
What You Bring:
- Proven experience in managing and delivering complex projects through cross-functional teams.
- A successful track record with third-party suppliers in food manufacturing is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, with a knack for prioritizing effectively.
- Highly organized, driven, and a natural problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive Package: Enjoy a top-tier salary and benefits, including a company bonus.
- Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid working model that offers the perfect balance.
- Professional Growth: Access best-in-class learning and development from day one, including our exclusive in-house learning platform.
- Exclusive Rewards: Gain access to our rewards hub, featuring cashback, exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall to celebrate your achievements.
Ready to make your mark with a top brand? Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and why you're excited about this opportunity.
