NPD Manager

Are you an experienced NPD professional with a passion for innovation and a talent for bringing products to life? We’re partnering with a well-established business in Buckinghamshire that is looking to appoint a confident and commercially aware NPD Manager to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven NPD leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working closely with major retailers to deliver successful product launches.

As NPD Manager, you will take ownership of the end‑to‑end product development process – from concept through to launch – ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. You’ll work cross‑functionally with internal teams and act as a key point of contact for retail customers, presenting ideas and managing expectations throughout the development cycle.

• Lead and manage multiple NPD projects from concept to launch
• Drive innovation aligned with customer and market trends
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail customers
• Present concepts and product updates confidently to external stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally across technical, commercial, and operations teams
• Ensure project timelines, budgets, and critical paths are effectively managed

• Established NPD experience within a relevant FMCG or manufacturing environment
• Strong project management capability with proven delivery of successful launches
• Confident in customer‑facing situations, ideally with retailer exposure
• Commercially astute with an innovation‑focused mindset
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities

• Hybrid working (typically 2 days from home, depending on business needs)
• A collaborative and forward‑thinking culture
• The opportunity to make a real impact within an innovation‑led business

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine creativity, customer engagement, and structured project delivery – we’d love to hear from you.