Project Manager, New Product Development & ...

Project ManagerNew Product Development & CommercializationTemporary PositionA CPG company is seeking a Project Manager of New Product Commercialization, on a contract basis. There is a strong possibility for this role to convert to permanent. This person should have experience developing and managing new product development projects working with co-manufacturers both domestically and internationally. Solid project management and timeline skills and cross-functional team coordination.WHAT WERE LOOKING FORCommercialization expertise. You should have experience in new product development, supply chain, and manufacturing operations, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.Know the tools of the trade. MS Project, Excel, Power Point and Word.Talented communicator. Excellent communication skills.Leadership. You will function as an organizational leader as a representative of our company with our co-manufacturer network. WHAT YOULL BE DOINGNew Product Development. You will work closely with all business departments to develop our new product development items from concept to production. You will act as the contact between our business and our co-manufacturing partners to create new and innovative products, acting as BCBs product development expert. NPD items include confectionery, gifting items, health and wellness "better for you" treats, and snacking goods. Cross functional collaboration. You will need to work closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Quality and Procurement to ensure flawless and timely execution of new product innovations, e-commerce products, promotional launches and seasonal launches.Timeline Management. You will be responsible for on time product launches. Managing all aspects of the timeline for new product launch, working with all cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are hit, tasks are completed and on-time launch is as expected.WHAT ARE THE NECESSARY REQUIREMENTSSuccess working with cross functional project teamsEntrepreneurial and creative with the ability to successfully interact within a multicultural business environment and at all levels of the organization, including senior leadershipStrong project management skillsExperience in manufacturing both domestically and internationally a plusConfectionery and plastics technology experience a plusExperience working with snacking foods and/or health and wellness foods a plusRole is based in New York, NY

Created: 2024-10-28