New Product Development Manager

Our client is looking for an organised, commercially minded and proactive Product Development Manager. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes ownership, gets into the detail and makes things happen. You will manage a varied portfolio of consumer products from initial customer brief and concept through to successful commercial launch for leading UK retailers. You should have proven experience managing product development projects within a fast-paced consumer product environment, with experience working directly with major UK retailers. Experience within food manufacturing, retailer own-label/private-label and branded products is ideal. The Role of New Product Development Manager: As Product Development Manager, you will own the full product development lifecycle, taking projects from initial customer brief and concept through sourcing, sampling, packaging, artwork, production and final launch. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, owning detailed Critical Paths, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, identifying risks and delays early and driving actions through to completion. You will also manage the customer relationship throughout development, ensuring briefs and feedback are understood, expectations are managed and products are delivered to the required specification, quality, cost and launch date. The role requires someone who is comfortable getting into the detail, solving problems and taking responsibility for keeping projects moving. You ..... full job details .....