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Interim NPD Project Manager – Own Brand (3-Month Contract) Location: Remote, with occasional UK travelSector: Food ManufacturingStart: ImmediateWe’re looking for an experienced Interim Project Manager to join one of the fastest-paced, most commercially dynamic FMCG businesses in the UK. This is a 3-month contract (with strong potential for extension or even permanent conversion) and will cover a mission-critical part of the business during a period of transition.What you’ll be doing:You’ll step into a high-impact portfolio worth significant business revenue, leading a diverse portfolio of active projects across commercial change, seasonal innovation, technical upgrades, secondary packaging, and NPD/redevelopment.You’ll act as the key cross-functional lead across internal stakeholders and external customer contacts.Key responsibilities:Lead multiple concurrent projects end-to-end across our Own Brand portfolioNavigate a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with agility and commercial acumenPartner with internal stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Process ManagementPresent confidently to external partners and lead product submissions and gate meetingsEnsure on-time delivery through stage gate processes and collaborative alignmentIdeal background:FMCG project management (ideally food, ideally NPD or product redevelopment)Strong leadership and cross-functional team alignment skillsComfortable presenting to and working with external stakeholdersFamiliarity with stage gate processesAble to operate in ambiguity and prioritise with disciplineAgile, proactive, transparent team playerThe details:Remote-first with occasional travel to manufacturing sites and occasional meetings in London£70–77K FTE3-Month Contract initiallyStart: ASAPPlease get in touch with Erin Wynne-Woodhouse or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.Email: are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.