Product Development Manager

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The Body Shop has been here since 1976 and we're not going anywhere. It's an exciting time to join us as we're under new ownership and recruiting for some fantastic opportunities in our gorgeous new Head Office in Brighton.

When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good - that's us. Over 40 years later, we're proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We're the original ethical beauty brand. We've got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We're all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We're never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.

The Body Shop is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. We're fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who's not afraid to mix things up.

Are you driven to make a real difference? Are you passionate about Product Development?

If so, we would love you to join our team as a Product Development Manager on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract- To lead the planning and execution of consolidation transfer & VRE projects to financial commitments and ensuring successful delivery within scope, time, and budget

This is an opportunity to do more than just a day job, you'll belong to a team which values you and your skills, and you will be able to thrive in your own way with our support.

Develop and implement a project plan to deliver The Body Shop's consolidation & VRE initiatives.

Ensure that all relevant internal and external stakeholders are engaged and onboarded to the project.

Manage interdependencies, risks, and opportunities, ensuring that timelines and costs of change are maintained according to plan.

Lead business development efforts and obtain necessary approvals where required.

Track project progress by identifying and mitigating risks, while ensuring adherence to milestones.

Produce reports that analyze project performance and provide insights to inform decision-making.

Establish project governance to ensure that stakeholders, including leadership, are aware of the project's status and risks.

Lead all necessary meetings, including Steering Committee meetings, project meetings, and financial reviews.

Gold Seal / internal product approval processes

Develop a clear communication plan for internal and external stakeholders

Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.

Propose initiatives to enhance our effectiveness and impact.

Consistently challenge the status quo.

Champion, support and participate in The Body Shop's Values.

Ensure that the project achieves a balanced combination of functionality and simplicity.

Foster a "winning spirit" among all teams involved.

•Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders.

•Strong Leadership and people management skills, with the ability to influence others.

•Proven experience in managing complex projects, ideally with the focus on organisational change or transformation.

•Over 5 years of experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, preferably with in-depth knowledge of the beauty industry and product innovation and development processes.

•Proven experience in budgetary control.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying, assessing and mitigating risks.

•Knowledge of project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Centric PLM).

•Familiarity with project management frameworks such as Agile and Waterfall, and practical experience in applying these methodologies.

As well as a competitive salary, here are just a few of the rewards that you can look forward to if you join us: a 6% non-contributory pension plan, 23 days holiday, 50% staff discount and access to product sample sales, access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts, as well as LOVE money to spend on your wellbeing and personal development.