NPD Portfolio Manager (Sydney, 6 month contract)
Core
Lead end-to-end commercialisation of new products and portfolio initiatives from concept to launch in the FMCG beverage industry.
Role type
Senior IC NPD Portfolio Manager
Builds
New beverage products, portfolio optimisation, and lifecycle management for brands like Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Monster, and Powerade.
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Beverage Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
End-to-end project management, SKU lifecycle management, business case development, stage-gate governance, budget management, stakeholder influence, data analysis, SAP proficiency, manufacturing operations knowledge, test marketing coordination.
Preferred skills
Engineering, Quality, Safety & Environment (QSE), or Supply Chain background; experience with co-packing and importation activities.
Responsibilities
Scope and deliver innovation projects from idea to commercial launch; manage core portfolio activities including SKU lifecycle and optimisation; partner with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations; coordinate manufacturing solutions, packaging, and consumer testing; develop business cases and project plans; manage project budgets including CAPEX and NPD costs; drive stage-gate governance; analyse portfolio performance to recommend strategic pivots.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC