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Interim Project Manager - New Product Launch

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Interim / Fractional Product Launch Project Manager (NPD Focus)

Rate: £350 - £400 per day
 Start: ASAP 
 Location: Midlands (hybrid - mainly remote with occasional site visits)
 Commitment: 2-3 days per week

We're partnering with an established and growing product-led business to support a pipeline of new product launches over the next 6 months.

They're looking for a hands-on Product Launch Project Manager who can bring structure, pace, and accountability to the end-to-end launch process - ensuring products are delivered to market on time and to a high standard.

This role would suit someone with strong experience in NPD (New Product Development), stage-gate processes, and cross-functional delivery.

The Role

You will take ownership of the full product launch lifecycle, driving delivery across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Building and managing detailed launch plans, timelines, and Gantt charts
Owning the stage-gate / governance process, ensuring clear milestones and sign-offs
Coordinating cross-functional teams across: 
Product / Buying
Brand & Marketing
Design
Supply Chain & Operations
Driving accountability - chasing actions and ensuring deadlines are met
Managing dependencies, risks, and bottlenecks across multiple launches
Supporting product readiness, including: 
Product information and specifications
Packaging and launch materials
Alignment across teams prior to launch
Creating clear reporting and KPI tracking post-launch
Bringing structure and consistency to the overall launch process

What we're looking for

Proven experience delivering end-to-end product launches (NPD)
Strong understanding of stage-gate / gated governance processes
Highly organised, with experience managing multiple concurrent launches
Confident working across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Hands-on approach - comfortable getting into the detail and driving delivery
Strong planning skills (Gantt, timelines, Smartsheet, MS Project or similar)
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