Project Manager

Job Role:

• Support new product development projects across the different categories, ensuring on-time, in-budget delivery aligned to project plan
• Drive cross-functional excellence: Work with Brand Development, Supply Chain, Procurement, LRDQ, P&T etc and external partners to deliver consumer-focused, innovative solutions.
• Project planning & implementation: Develop and execute project plans (including timelines, milestones, budgets), run Scrum/Agile sprints, and leverage PMP best practices.
• Stakeholder management: Coordinate regular meetings to communicate progress, manage decision processes, and resolve risks, issues, or obstacles quickly.
• Technical validation: Ensure product and packaging solutions are technically robust in alignment with concerned CFTs, conducting validation tests and data analysis where appropriate.
• Cost and process optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving activities, process improvements, and post-launch learnings for future success.
• STAGE GATE management: familiarity with process, ownership of gates, data management, recon and visualization + PMR

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's in Engineering from good Tier 2 or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, or related fields.
• 2-5 years proven experience in project management, new product development, or commercialization within FMCG / consumer goods industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects, leading cross-functional teams, and coordinating Marketing & Manufacturing.
• Experience and proficiency in Stage and Gate process; Should have worked on Stage gate and handled projects across stages
• Experience with MS Projects and GANTTs
• Understanding of Data analysis, reporting and visualization

Skills & Certifications

• PMP certification must have
• In-depth expertise in Agile, and Scrum methodologies
• Proficiency in project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project).
• Advanced communication, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving drive, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to thrive in fast-paced, international environments.