Remote NPD Programme Manager at Florenz

NPD Programme Manager

Posted 26 days ago

Florenz is a group of privately owned New Zealand natural health and wellness businesses that touch the lives of millions of people across the globe through our portfolio of science-backed solutions curated in New Zealand.

North America is a primary market and area of rapid expansion.

Using scientiﬁc rigour to extract the restorative power locked within nature, Florenz is dedicated to innovation with purpose and pace to bring proven inner and outer health solutions into everyday lives.
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With leading science, expertise and care, Florenz educates, enables and empowers people to live healthier lives.

Backed by science, Florenz is dedicated to 100% natural ingredients that enhance both inner and outer well-being. Natural products designed to nourish the body and mind.

We are a collective group of privately owned New Zealand businesses with a purpose to create healthier and happier lives globally. Using science-based natural products that enhance life’s journey.

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Job Overview:

As the NPD Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of new product development within the CPG sector. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—marketing, R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality assurance—to bring innovative ideas to life. Your primary goal will be to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while aligning with the company’s strategic vision and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Oversee and manage NPD projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring all milestones are met. Create detailed project timelines and track progress, budgets, and resources.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including R&D, marketing, design, sourcing, and operations, to ensure alignment across all phases of product development.
Product Lifecycle Management: Coordinate and manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to post-launch analysis, ensuring that the product meets both consumer and business objectives.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all parties are updated regularly on project status, risks, and issues.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and roadblocks to the project timeline or quality, and implement mitigation plans to keep the project on track.
Quality Assurance: Ensure products are developed to meet industry regulations, safety standards, and quality assurance processes.
- Market Analysis: Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to gather insights on market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape to ensure product relevance.
- Budget and Resource Management: Control project budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation across teams to avoid delays and cost overruns.
- Innovation Focus: Continuously look for new ways to innovate and improve the product development process, keeping the company competitive in the market.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in project management within the CPG industry, with a focus on New Product Development.