Senior NPD Commercialisation Project Manager

Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid)
Client: Monster Energy

Want to re-energise your career with Monster Energy, the powerhouse behind your favourite energy drinks and events? Are you a proactive leader with a track record in managing complex projects and teams? This is your chance to elevate your career with one of the most iconic, highest-performing energy drink and lifestyle brands in the industry!

Position Overview: We are seeking 3 experienced Senior Project Managers to join our NPD commercialization team. You will lead a team of 1-3 commercialization project managers with responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of an incredible pipeline of Innovation, Supply Optimization, Productivity, Promotions and Maintenance projects across our Monster, Affordable and Strategic Brand portfolio into our rapidly growing, high traffic EMEA region.

Working closely with the Director of Commercial and Supply Chain Programmes, you will be accountable for the delivery of c.600 (SKU level) projects annually, across multiple regions within EMEA and own the commercialization relationship with regional bottling partners. Collaborating with Monster local and global commercial and operations stakeholders, you will ensure clarity of project scope and successful project implementation personally, and via your team. The successful candidate will demonstrate a highly organized, results orientated and tenacious project management approach, skillful team management, and experience in both upstream and downstream FMCG project delivery, motivated by a passion for the Monster brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management of Complex Programmes: Lead quality scoping, and project manage delivery of multifarious programs of innovation, optimization and productivity within the NPD portfolio, from concept to launch. Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, adopting prioritization and phasing approaches to effectively coordinate the cross functional team to deliver the business objectives across multiple EMEA geographical regions. Anticipate and mitigate risks, proactively addressing challenges to ensure program success.
• Team Management: Line manage a team of 3-5 project managers, providing guidance, support, and leadership to ensure successful end-to-end project delivery On-Time-In-Full (OTIF). Mentor and coach project management team members to maximize performance, quality, pace and process adherence. Conduct regular performance reviews, set clear objectives, and provide feedback to support career growth and development.
• Enable High Quality Team Performance: Conduct audits of project quality and process adherence to ensure Monster project management best practices are followed, including high-quality scoping. Prioritize corrective actions to address any deviations. Effectively navigate issues at both strategic and detailed levels, offering thorough options analysis accompanied by high-quality documentation to facilitate informed escalation and decision-making.
• Developing Influential Relationships: Develop a network of influential high trust relationships with commercial, operational, and external partners to enhance project success and team effectiveness. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to understand their needs, concerns, and priorities, and align project objectives and your team needs accordingly. Leverage relationships to facilitate communication, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus on project deliverables and timelines, respecting diversity of culture and thought.
• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement: Enhance your understanding of relevant department processes and systems, positioning yourself as a go-to resource for your team and colleagues across various functions. Identify, implement and role model opportunities to streamline and optimize end-to-end commercialization processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness. Champion continuous improvement, embracing root cause analysis and critical project review.
• Utilize Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to gather, analyze, and interpret project performance data. Generate reports and actionable insights to inform decision-making and optimize project outcomes. Develop and distribute regular project status reports to stakeholders, highlighting key metrics and milestones.
• Contribution to NPD Department Strategy & Engagement: Collaborate with NPD leadership to contribute insights and recommendations for shaping the department's strategy. Provide input on strategic initiatives, goals, and objectives to drive departmental growth and success. Foster an environment of engagement that inspires and motivates employees.

About You:

• Proficiency in Project Management: Deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices, as well as the demonstrated ability to lead project teams, and deliver projects within a stage and gate process.
• Team Management: Experience of managing a team of 1-3 people, providing direction, motivation, and support to achieve their project and career development goals.
• End-to-End NPD Project Delivery Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of NPD delivery requirements within an FMCG supply chain environment, from product conception to delivery and operating at a strategic or detailed level.
• Expertise in Data Analysis (Excel / Power BI / SAP): Proficiency in data analysis to source and analyze project data or metrics, manage KPI’s, and make data-driven decisions.
• Stakeholder Management: Influential interpersonal skills to engage with and manage stakeholders effectively, ensuring alignment and support for project objectives.
• Communication Skills: Accomplished communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex ideas, facilitate discussions, and provide regular clear updates to stakeholders.
• Discipline and Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and discipline to ensure accuracy and precision in project management processes and data handling, including identification and managing cross programme dependency.
• Process and Ways-Of-Working Optimization: Ability to establish and optimize processes and ways of working to enhance project management efficiency, streamline workflows, and drive continuous improvement.
• Risk and Issue Management: Proven ability to lead and resolve risk and issues, encompassing clear presentation of accurate data, presentation of options analysis and management of escalation to facilitate decision making.
• Strategic Planning: Capability to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives, considering resource allocation, risks, and opportunities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus potential in line with a global, high-growth brand.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A dynamic, supportive culture that celebrates creativity and high performance.

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today.

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