New Product Development Manager

Grace & Stella is a fast-growing global beauty brand, known for its results-driven products and playful, distinctive voice.

We’re looking for an experienced NPD Project Manager to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of new product launches, managing the journey from approved concepts through to production readiness.

Working cross-functionally with teams across commercial, marketing, creative, and supply chain, you’ll ensure projects stay on track, aligned, and delivered to a high standard. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you’ll bring structure, clarity, and momentum to multiple workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end project management of multiple SKUs from confirmed placement to production handover
• Develop new product concepts, formulas and packaging that are globally compliant and commercially viable within agreed launch timeframes
• Build and manage detailed critical paths, identifying risks and driving mitigation plans
• Act as the central point of coordination between commercial, marketing, creative, operations, and external suppliers
• Ensure packaging, artwork, specifications, and documentation are delivered accurately and on time
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and maintain clear reporting on project status
• Drive decision-making and escalate issues where required to protect launch timelines
• Ensure smooth transition from development into supply chain and manufacturing

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in cosmetic NPD or product launch project management
• Proven experience delivering multi-SKU launches in a fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional coordination skills
• Comfortable managing external suppliers and vendors
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and deadline discipline
• Experience and knowledge in packaging and packaging delivery preferred
• Experience ad knowledge with PDQs would be a bonus

Key Attributes:

• A confident project driver who brings structure and pace
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused
• Comfortable operating across multiple stakeholders
• Able to step into live projects and add value quickly

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