Portfolio Project Manager- New Product Development

Innocent Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company based in London is seeking a Project Manager to lead their 3-year marketing plan. The successful candidate will oversee innovation projects and collaborate across various teams to deliver results. Strong leadership, project management experience, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000, along with benefits including private healthcare and a target-based bonus.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Target-based bonus

Birthday off

Free smoothies

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects from start to finish.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and solve problems.
• Great people skills for building relationships.
• Leadership and facilitation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3-year marketing plan.
• Deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Manage feasibility and project overlaps.
• Guide projects and tackle challenges.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Problem-solving

People skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Within marketing, we’re at the forefront of the delivery of our new products and packaging changes. This role sits in the PMO (portfolio management office) team within the central brand and portfolio team and works closely with the markets to deliver their New Product Development (NPD). You will work totally cross-functionally, with most teams across the business to fulfil our exciting Europe-wide marketing plan.

Responsibilities

• Join our Central Brand and Portfolio team and take the lead on bringing our 3-year marketing plan to life – from exciting new drinks to fresh packaging ideas and everything in between.
• Play a key role in delivering innovation and renovation projects that help us hit our big goals.
• Keep an eye on feasibility, manage any overlaps or risks, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
• Be the go-to person for project teams, bringing together people from across the business to shape, create, and deliver great projects.
• Guide your projects to success, tackling challenges head-on and keeping things moving in the right direction.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, sharing clear updates and recommendations to help make the best decisions.

Requirements

• Experience leading projects or big work packages from start to finish – and seeing them through successfully.
• The ability to juggle lots of moving parts and figure out smart ways to solve problems.
• Great people skills to build strong relationships with your project team and senior stakeholders.
• A knack for pulling together different opinions and info, making clear decisions, and turning them into simple, confident recommendations.
• Leadership and facilitation skills to motivate, support, and guide your team.
• A good understanding of how supply chains tick.
• An eye for detail to create solid project plans, manage dependencies, spot risks, and keep everything on track.
• Problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset to tackle tricky challenges together.

Benefits

• The opportunity to continue developing your project management and people leadership skills, delivering far-reaching change across the business.
• Ongoing variety in your work and delivery teams as you get the chance to work with many different parts of the business.

Why Join Us

We want innocent to be a great place to work, so we do lots of stuff to make people feel at home and try to make sure everyone’s career is shaping up the way they want it to. There are plenty of opportunities to have a go at something new or take things further.

In exchange for helping us do business in the right way, you’ll get a solid rewards package that includes a salary, private healthcare, a target-based bonus, and a bunch of other nice things like a day off on your birthday. And yes, you get free smoothies.

We also know that not all our drinkers come from the same background, or think the same – so why should we? At innocent, we want to be a great place to work where a diverse bunch of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want all the juice, bits, and pulp that make you who you are.

Even if you don’t think you can tick all the boxes, if the job sounds right for you, come and throw your hat in the ring.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Project Management. Industry: Food and Beverage Services.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom. Salary: £35,000.00 - £45,000.00.

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