Product Development Manager (PDM)
Naas, Kildare – Ireland – Hybrid working model.
Competitive salary, up to 25% bonus and excellent benefits package
We have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager to join our team in Naas to help with innovating some of the best and most popular frozen pizza the market has to offer. This role is essential for the successful creation & delivery of a pipeline of consumer-led innovation (NPD, EPD) to deliver the financial targets of their MWBs. They ensure that their product portfolio (new & existing) continues to delight consumers & remain relevant & competitive in a changing world.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for leading the co-development of the strategy for the Pizza Must Win Battle, ensuring that we continue to win now and in the future. The PDM is expected to actively implement the strategy development within their MWBs & Secondary Battlefields and is accountable for developing & delivering the Innovation pipeline & associated R&D work programme to meet the MWB growth & renovation targets. Few key role accountabilities can be found below:
* Developing an R&D portfolio that represents the key priorities for each MWB and is fully consistent with the focus on “fewer, bigger, better” with clear R&D deliverables, working in collaboration with Marketing and R&D Packaging.
* Actively manage their portfolio for maximum RoI, flagging the need for prioritisation discussions and decisions when necessary.
* Responsible for implementation across in-house factories and Copack.
* All new developments are consistent with the CSR strategy and Nutrition/Health targets.
About you…
We’re looking for a Product Development Manager who is a self-starter and can hit the ground running. Someone who is organised, a strong project manager, and can navigate the complexities of a pan-European company. This person needs to have the creative ability to be part of the product design team and the technical know-how to see the product through the manufacturing process. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented and competent in technical packages, comfortable with writing specifications and understanding regulatory compliance. Some of the must-have requirements can be found below:
* Relevant Science Degree or significant experience in an FMCG product development/Technical role.
* Proficient in the English language.
* Track record of successful innovation within food or other FMCG categories.
* Eager to understand and anticipate consumer behaviour.
* Experience of concept development & rapid prototyping.
What we can offer you:
We’re on an exceptional adventure and offer a truly purpose-led career. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future.
* An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential.
* A culture where you are part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference.
* The potential to progress your career across different areas of Nomad Foods.
Who are we:
Headquartered in the UK, with revenues of €3.1 billion and operations in 22 key markets, Nomad Foods is Europe's leading frozen food company. We are a young company, founded only eight years ago, and built around a number of iconic brands (including Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, and more recently Ledo and Frikom) that invented the frozen category 100 years ago and continue to set the bar for great taste, nutrition, convenience, and affordability. Across everything we do, we are guided by our Purpose - Serving the World with Better Food - and how we can make a positive impact on our Performance, People, and the Planet.
At Nomad Foods, we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.
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