Interim Project Manager - New Product Launch
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- Part Time, Contract
- £350 - £400 per day
Job Description:
Interim / Fractional Product Launch Project Manager (NPD Focus)Rate: £350 - £400 per day
Start: ASAP
Location: Midlands (hybrid - mainly remote with occasional site visits)
Commitment: 2-3 days per week
We’re partnering with an established and growing product-led business to support a pipeline of new product launches over the next 6 months.
They’re looking for a hands-on Product Launch Project Manager who can bring structure, pace, and accountability to the end-to-end launch process - ensuring products are delivered to market on time and to a high standard.
This role would suit someone with strong experience in NPD (New Product Development), stage-gate processes, and cross-functional delivery.
The RoleYou will take ownership of the full product launch lifecycle, driving delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
*Building and managing detailed launch plans, timelines, and Gantt charts
*Owning the stage-gate / governance process, ensuring clear milestones and sign-offs
*Coordinating cross-functional teams across:*Product / Buying
*Brand & Marketing
*Design
*Supply Chain & Operations
*Driving accountability - chasing actions and ensuring deadlines are met
*Managing dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks across multiple launches
*Supporting product readiness, including:*Product information and specifications
*Packaging and launch materials
*Alignment across teams prior to launch
*Creating clear reporting and KPI tracking post-launch
*Bringing structure and consistency to the overall launch process
What we’re looking for*Proven experience delivering end-to-end product launches (NPD)
*Strong understanding of stage-gate / gated governance processes
*Highly organised, with experience managing multiple concurrent launches
*Confident working across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
*Hands-on approach - comfortable getting into the detail and driving delivery
*Strong planning skills (Gantt, timelines, Smartsheet, MS Project or similar)
*Background in consumer products, retail, FMCG, or manufacturing
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Start: ASAP
Location: Midlands (hybrid - mainly remote with occasional site visits)
Commitment: 2-3 days per week
We’re partnering with an established and growing product-led business to support a pipeline of new product launches over the next 6 months.
They’re looking for a hands-on Product Launch Project Manager who can bring structure, pace, and accountability to the end-to-end launch process - ensuring products are delivered to market on time and to a high standard.
This role would suit someone with strong experience in NPD (New Product Development), stage-gate processes, and cross-functional delivery.
The RoleYou will take ownership of the full product launch lifecycle, driving delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
*Building and managing detailed launch plans, timelines, and Gantt charts
*Owning the stage-gate / governance process, ensuring clear milestones and sign-offs
*Coordinating cross-functional teams across:*Product / Buying
*Brand & Marketing
*Design
*Supply Chain & Operations
*Driving accountability - chasing actions and ensuring deadlines are met
*Managing dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks across multiple launches
*Supporting product readiness, including:*Product information and specifications
*Packaging and launch materials
*Alignment across teams prior to launch
*Creating clear reporting and KPI tracking post-launch
*Bringing structure and consistency to the overall launch process
What we’re looking for*Proven experience delivering end-to-end product launches (NPD)
*Strong understanding of stage-gate / gated governance processes
*Highly organised, with experience managing multiple concurrent launches
*Confident working across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
*Hands-on approach - comfortable getting into the detail and driving delivery
*Strong planning skills (Gantt, timelines, Smartsheet, MS Project or similar)
*Background in consumer products, retail, FMCG, or manufacturing
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Job number 3689575
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Company Details:
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...