Product Manager – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary

Competitive

Location

Christchurch

Hours

Full-time

Pattern

Monday–Friday

Work style

Hybrid

Contract

12 months

Product Manager Job in Christchurch

Location: Christchurch
Working pattern: Hybrid – 1 – 2 days per week in the office in Christchurch after initial settling in period.
Travel: In London approximately 1 – 2 times a month with occasional travel to suppliers and manufacturers

About the Company

Join a growing consumer goods business supplying bespoke and own-label products to major retailers across the UK and internationally.

The business operates across fast-moving categories including household, with a strong focus on product innovation and bringing new products to market.

You’ll work in a global environment alongside teams across product, buying, technical, design and supply chain, as well as international suppliers and manufacturing partners.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager / Product Manager to manage projects from concept through to finished product. You’ll own critical paths, manage timelines and deliverables, identify risks and coordinate activity across internal teams, suppliers, manufacturers and retail customers. This is an 18 month fixed term contract.

You’ll also support customer presentations and provide clear project updates to senior stakeholders and retail customers.

Key Responsibilities of the Product Manager

• Manage the full product lifecycle for new product development and product upgrades from concept to finished goods.
• Manage project critical paths, milestones, deadlines and deliverables and provide regular updates to internal teams and the retailer
• Manage multiple projects, SKUs and product categories simultaneously
• Identify risks, resolve issues and keep projects on track
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Coordinate across product, buying, technical, design and supply chain teams
• Manage retailer-facing projects and provide regular progress updates
• Support category plans and product development calendars
• Use market and consumer trends to inform product development
• Support the creation of customer presentations

About You

We’re looking for an organised, commercially minded and solutions-focused Project Manager or Product Manager with experience in consumer goods, FMCG, retail, product development, manufacturing, buying or sourcing.

You’ll ideally have:

• Energetic / can do attitude, someone who gets excited about products and new product development ideas
• Must have experience managing critical paths and working with product suppliers
• Confident in character to be able to chair internal meetings and supplier calls
• Able to take initiative and eager to learn

You’ll need a can-do attitude, enjoy working at pace and be comfortable managing changing priorities while keeping projects moving forward.

Why Join?

• You’ll be working on innovative consumer products supplied to major retailers and be able to actually see your projects complete on shelf
• Gain exposure across product, buying, technical, design and supply chain
• You’ll have autonomy to manage your own projects and bring ideas to life

Benefits

• Annual company bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ability to purchase additional holiday
• Medical cash plan and mental health support
• Flexible hybrid working
• Generous company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Annual social events
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay

Apply now to join an innovative consumer goods business and take ownership of exciting product development projects from concept through to completion.

If you are interested in this Product Manager position in the FMCG sector, please apply now. Alternatively, for more information, please call us and ask for Laura. She has worked for the client for over 8 years, and can give you all the ins and outs of the business and the role.

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