We are supporting a leading skincare brand in their search for an experienced Project Manager to join their R&D division. This is a unique opportunity to manage innovative New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects for a globally recognized company renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge dermatological solutions. The Role As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of projects from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, navigating challenges and identifying solutions to achieve critical milestones. Key responsibilities: Develops, presents and delivers the most efficient plan of action to support full delivery of strategic product pipeline. Identifies solutions to project blockers, prioritises and manages project resources to resolve issues and conflicts. Facilitate commercial assessments of new products and during post-launch analysis. Owns the project timeline and holds the cross-functional team accountable to deliver on time, on budget and in agreed quality. Ensure all product launches follow agreed processes and are supported by necessary documentation. Ensures issues and risks are proactively identified and brought to the attention of the cross-functional project team for mitigation or resolution. Escalates project risks to the Head of R&D Project Delivery for visibility and support in resolution when needed. Communicates risks effectively to the business and Senior Stakeholders to enable informed and timely decision making. Leads project meetings efficiently with the ability to ask the right questions that will break down complex problems into a clear set of actions. Portfolio of projects can include: NPD/EPD, Margin Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, amongst others. Previous experience requirements: Considerable experience in a similar role with a strong manufacturing exposure. Extensive project management skills. A clear understanding of New Product Development processes and a passionate, energetic and self-driven attitude to make things happen. Experience in managing the Stage Gate process. Experience in deadline-driven environments with the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure. A positive Team Leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Sharp attention to detail, and a passion for producing high-quality work and continuous improvement. A hands-on, practical approach to creating innovative solutions. Operates with integrity and transparency to drive decisions through facts and data. A growth mindset with the ability to adapt to change and continuously seek improvement Benefits: Hybrid working arrangement. 25 days holiday bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance and mental health support. Annual performance bonus. Generous employee product discounts and allowances. Opportunities for career development and upskilling. If you are a dynamic, results-oriented professional ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you