Head/Director of Product Management R&D- Food and Nutrition

vor 8 Stunden


Cologne, Deutschland The People Co. Vollzeit

Head/Director of Product Management R&D – Food & NutritionCologne, Germany€100-130k + benefits + relocationOffice basedThe CompanyA leading European manufacturer within the food and nutrition sector is seeking a Head of Product Management to join their senior team. Known for innovation, product excellence, and continuous growth, the business combines advanced manufacturing expertise with a passion for performance and nutrition. Their commitment to quality, taste, and functionality has positioned them as a trusted partner to consumers, retailers, and distributors across Europe.The RoleThis is an exciting leadership opportunity to take strategic and operational responsibility for product management within the Food & Nutrition division.You’ll play a key role in shaping the product portfolio, driving innovation, and ensuring commercial success across multiple categories. Working closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain, you’ll oversee the full product lifecycle — from concept and development to launch and optimisation.The position requires a hands-on, commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision with strong project management and team development skills.Key AccountabilitiesLead the overall product management strategy for the Food & Nutrition portfolio.Drive new product development and relaunch projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to launch and continuous improvement.Define assortment strategy, pricing, and margin development.Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Management team.Work closely with suppliers and production sites to ensure quality and efficiency.Person ProfileDegree in Food Technology, Nutritional Science, or a related discipline.Several years’ experience in product management within the food, nutrition, or FMCG sector.Strong record of leading product launches and managing end-to-end development projects.Excellent analytical and commercial skills with a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset.Passionate about consumer trends, product innovation, and brand growth.Proven leadership and people management experience.Fluent in English, both written and spoken.German language skills would be advantageous.This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-performing food and nutrition business at a senior level. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on product strategy, innovation, and market success within a growing international organisation.REF: PR/013180Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.



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