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Project Management Specialist (Innovation & NPD)

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
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at Capgemini

Consultancies

Posted 13 days ago

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**Project Management Specialist (Innovation & NPD)** Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects for a major CPG client, driving success from concept to market launch. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project schedules, mitigate risks, and facilitate stakeholder communication. Proficiency in MS Project and stage-gate/NPD processes required. Bring 4+ years of PM/NPD experience, ideally in FMCG/CPG. Join Capgemini for a well-being culture, access to 70+ training tracks, and hybrid work arrangements.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Kraków
Country
Poland

Full Job Description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way youd like, where youll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where youll be able to reimagine whats possible. Join us and help the worlds leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your role

As a Project Management Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving new product and packaging development projects for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client. Working closely with the Senior Innovation Manager and cross-functional teams, you will ensure projects are successfully delivered throughout the entire New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept and feasibility assessment through commercialization and market launch. This role combines project management, innovation, and commercial thinking, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of marketing, product innovation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Your tasks

  • Coordinate cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to market launch.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans using MS Project.
  • Monitor project schedules, milestones, critical paths, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Support PMO activities, including project governance, reporting, and portfolio tracking.
  • Identify project risks, issues, and mitigation actions, ensuring their timely resolution.
  • Facilitate project meetings and ensure effective communication across Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams.
  • Support portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure project documentation is accurate and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Your profile

  • 4+ years of experience in Project Management, PMO, New Product Development (NPD), or Innovation projects, preferably within the FMCG/CPG industry.
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies and Stage-Gate/NPD processes.
  • Hands-on experience with MS Project (preferred) and other project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Smartsheet).
  • Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and keep projects on track.
  • Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken

What You'll love about working here

  • Well-being culture: medical care with Medicover, private life insurance, and Sports card. But we went one step further by creating our own Capgemini Helpline offering therapeutical support if needed and the educational podcast 'Let's talk about wellbeing' which you can listen to on Spotify.
  • Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
  • Continuous feedback and ongoing performance discussions thanks to our performance management tool GetSuccess supported by a transparent performance management policy.
  • Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Get to know us

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.

Do you want to get to know us better? Check our Instagram @capgeminipl or visit our Facebook profile Capgemini Polska. You can also find us on YouTube.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.

Project Management Specialist (Innovation & NPD)

Compensation

Not specified

City: Kraków

Country: Poland

Capgemini logo
Consultancies

13 days ago

No clicks

at Capgemini

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Project Management Specialist (Innovation & NPD)** Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects for a major CPG client, driving success from concept to market launch. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project schedules, mitigate risks, and facilitate stakeholder communication. Proficiency in MS Project and stage-gate/NPD processes required. Bring 4+ years of PM/NPD experience, ideally in FMCG/CPG. Join Capgemini for a well-being culture, access to 70+ training tracks, and hybrid work arrangements.

Full Job Description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way youd like, where youll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where youll be able to reimagine whats possible. Join us and help the worlds leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your role

As a Project Management Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and driving new product and packaging development projects for a leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) client. Working closely with the Senior Innovation Manager and cross-functional teams, you will ensure projects are successfully delivered throughout the entire New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, from concept and feasibility assessment through commercialization and market launch. This role combines project management, innovation, and commercial thinking, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of marketing, product innovation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Your tasks

  • Coordinate cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept to market launch.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans using MS Project.
  • Monitor project schedules, milestones, critical paths, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Support PMO activities, including project governance, reporting, and portfolio tracking.
  • Identify project risks, issues, and mitigation actions, ensuring their timely resolution.
  • Facilitate project meetings and ensure effective communication across Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams.
  • Support portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure project documentation is accurate and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Your profile

  • 4+ years of experience in Project Management, PMO, New Product Development (NPD), or Innovation projects, preferably within the FMCG/CPG industry.
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Solid understanding of project management methodologies and Stage-Gate/NPD processes.
  • Hands-on experience with MS Project (preferred) and other project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Jira, Smartsheet).
  • Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and keep projects on track.
  • Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken

What You'll love about working here

  • Well-being culture: medical care with Medicover, private life insurance, and Sports card. But we went one step further by creating our own Capgemini Helpline offering therapeutical support if needed and the educational podcast 'Let's talk about wellbeing' which you can listen to on Spotify.
  • Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
  • Continuous feedback and ongoing performance discussions thanks to our performance management tool GetSuccess supported by a transparent performance management policy.
  • Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life - after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Get to know us

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.

Do you want to get to know us better? Check our Instagram @capgeminipl or visit our Facebook profile Capgemini Polska. You can also find us on YouTube.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.