Descripción de la oferta
We’re looking for an Innovation Operations Project Manager to join our R&D organization and drive New Product Development (NPD) within our Hair category. This role is critical in translating strategic priorities into disciplined execution, enabling speed to market, value creation, and strong cross‑functional alignment.
You will lead complex projects in a global, matrixed environment, ensuring delivery through the Innovation Development Process (IDP) while collaborating across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and more.
Hybrid Role
Employees are expected to work from our Barcelona (Cornellà de Llobregat) office 3 days per week and may work remotely the remaining days.
Responsibilities
Lead NPD programs end-to-end, balancing quality, timing, and cost through the Innovation Development Process
Manage cross-functional project teams (5–20 members) in a matrix organization
Develop and maintain comprehensive project timelines, including milestones, dependencies, and resource allocation
Monitor execution and performance using project dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools
Facilitate team alignment through effective communication, structured meetings, and decision‑making frameworks
Act as a key integrator across functions, ensuring alignment with portfolio priorities and strategic roadmaps
Identify, elevate, and mitigate risks and issues proactively with actionable contingency plans
Drive agility and simplification, challenging existing ways of working to improve speed and efficiency
Support the business in building innovation masterplans
Use data and insights to anticipate challenges and guide leadership decision‑making
Who You Are
A strong enterprise leader who thrives beyond functional boundaries
A collaborative and influential communicator, able to drive alignment and healthy debate
A results‑oriented project leader with a sharp attention to detail
Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments with evolving priorities
A problem solver who proactively identifies risks and drives solutions
Highly resilient, self‑motivated, and proactive
A champion of continuous improvement and growth mindset
Qualifications
4–5 years of project management experience, leading cross‑functional teams, within the cosmetics, pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors
Proven track record in New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch (preferred)
Experience across at least two functional areas (e.g., R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, Procurement, Project Management), 3+ years of overall professional experience; FMCG/CPG or OTC healthcare experience is a plus
Strong expertise in project management tools (MS Project, dashboards, PPM systems)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Familiarity with global, matrixed organizations and influencing without authority
PMI/PMBOK or similar PM certification is a plus
Bachelor’s degree required (Science, Engineering, Business, or related); MBA or advanced degree preferred
Strong business and financial acumen
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