Innovation Project Manager
3 weeks ago
- Manukora is the producer of the #1 Manuka in the USA, delivering the best honey on the planet to >500,000 customers per year in the USA and around the world.
- Established in 2015, Manukora is a high-growth, family-owned business driving the next stage of development in the Manuka industry.
- Manukora is a proud B Corp with a growing team across Auckland, Waikato, the USA and several other global locations.
About the role
This role offers the chance to embed a culture of innovation within Manukora. As the central orchestrator of project execution, you will drive cross-functional collaboration whilst successfully overseeing the full lifecycle of NPD projects. Driven by success metrics, this role is vital to bringing new products to market on time, within budget, and in alignment with company strategy. Skilled in making decisions driven by data, you will thrive in using insights to guide project prioritisation and ensuring clear objectives and timelines are met. This role is fast-paced within an evolving environment and is your opportunity to deliver results in an exciting industry.
What a typical day could look like:
- Developing comprehensive project plans with clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Successfully delivering products from concept brief to launch stage.
- Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Collaborating with stakeholders and fostering key relationships through strong communication.
- Managing project budgets and continuously optimising resources for efficiency.
What You'll Bring to the Table:
With an innovation mindset and a passion for developing and launching high-impact products, you will bring a unique blend of strategic thinking and executional excellence. With a solid understanding and experience in project execution (ideally within the food industry), you have the ability to simplify complexity and bring clarity to cross-functional teams, keeping stakeholders aligned through clear communication and strong follow-through. You think beyond individual project delivery, building systems and processes that scale with the business. You balance attention to detail with a big-picture perspective, act with an ownership mindset, and hold yourself to high standards. You also lift those around you, mentoring others and raising the bar for project execution across the team.
Why Manukora?
- Vibrant Culture: Join a lively team that stands by strong values and fosters an engaging workplace. They have planned All Team events every quarter and an annual two-day retreat.
- Fast-Paced Environment: Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) business, making waves in global markets.
- Fuel Your Day: Enjoy complimentary food, honey, and barista coffee to keep your energy flowing throughout the day
- Well-being matters to Manukora: Enjoy health insurance coverage through Southern Cross and access to EAP services.
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