Professional – New Product Development Generation Manager (Project Lead)

Andover or Poland

Application Deadline

10 July 2026

Department

New Product Development

Location

Andover or Poland

About the Role

Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values people and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate?

If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to deliver excellence.

In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits – providing access to personal and professional development opportunities. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to excel.

Job Overview

The Project Manager (critical) ensures the successful end-to-end delivery of New Product Development (NPD), Innovation, and Supply Chain projects, aligned with business priorities and timelines. This role unites cross-functional teams to drive clarity, alignment, and pace, facilitating high-quality execution and informed decision-making. You will apply effective project management practices to mitigate risk, resolve challenges, and maintain momentum.

The position adds value by strengthening collaboration, refining ways of working, and delivering impactful project outcomes across the wider function.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver NPD & TSC projects positively, proactively, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of NPD projects across varying complexity levels.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular, clear, and effective communication with all stakeholders and team members.
• Collaborate with the Project Lead to plan and define project scope, including clearly outlining stakeholders’ responsibilities.
• Use appropriate project tools and schedules for activity planning, and lead project meetings to foster team engagement and support.
• Ensure projects remain on track, stakeholders are aligned, and risks, blockages, or potential issues are highlighted promptly.
• Identify and proactively address risks throughout the project lifecycle, working with the team to implement solutions that minimize adverse impacts.
• Influence, manage, brief, and coordinate teams across:
  • Global CS&I (including Research & Innovation, NPD, and Supply Innovation)
  • Tea Supply Chain (e.g., Manufacturing, Technical, Procurement, Data Team, Finance, Supply Chain)
  • External stakeholders (e.g., design agencies, material suppliers, co-packers).
• Create and implement project timelines and ensure they are properly monitored.
• Coordinate first production in production areas and oversee implementation until final product approval.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project statuses and key milestones in the NPD Gateway system.
• Update systems (e.g., EDC for estimated costings), KPIs, and Data Bridges with relevant data to enable project delivery.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers to support additional projects, identify process improvement opportunities, and share best practices.