Product Project Manager

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Based at the EMEA Headquarters in Mont‑Saint‑Guibert, Belgium, and reporting directly to the EMEA Marketing Director.

Ensure coordination of the various products related projects to guarantee on‑time delivery and the successful launch of new products. Lead product sourcing‑related projects, facilitating smooth communication between Category Management and Sourcing teams, and ensuring alignment between business needs and supplier capabilities.

• Oversee the product development and sourcing project pipeline to manage multiple new product development projects in parallel and maintain clear visibility of their status.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration between Category Managers, Sourcing teams, and other support functions to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informed throughout each project.
• Track project milestones to ensure new product launch deadlines are met and proactively address any scheduling delays.
• Identify supply chain‑related risks (e.g. potential supplier delays or capacity issues) and propose corrective action plans to mitigate these risks and keep projects on track.
• Contribute to process optimization by participating in the definition and improvement of sourcing processes linked to product development, enhancing efficiency and clarity in cross‑functional workflows.
• Drive supplier performance improvement by supporting continuous improvement in cost, lead time, quality, and sustainability, ensuring suppliers meet company standards and project requirements.

• Facilitate regular project follow‑up meetings with Category Managers and Sourcing teams to review project status, deadlines, and issues.
• Update project schedules, maintain tracking dashboards, and monitor key project KPIs to reflect progress and upcoming milestones.
• Consolidate evolving product requirements from Category Management and Sourcing, and prioritize project actions based on available resources and urgency.
• Provide weekly progress reports highlighting achievements, upcoming milestones, and potential delays or risks to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Logistics, and Procurement teams to identify and resolve blocking issues that could hinder project timelines or product launches.

Internal:
Category Managers, Sourcing Department, Quality, Logistics, Finance.

• On‑time delivery:
  High percentage of product development projects delivered on schedule, meeting target launch dates.
• Budget adherence and cost optimization:
  Compliance with defined project budgets and achievement of cost optimization objectives throughout sourcing and development.
• Projects respecting quality standards and gate approval, targeting 90% of projects delivered without quality roadblocks
• Stakeholder satisfaction:
  Strong satisfaction levels among Category Managers and internal teams regarding project coordination and outcomes.
• Supplier performance:
  Improved supplier responsiveness, lead times, quality, and reliability.
• Cross‑functional collaboration:
  Measurable improvement in collaboration between Category Management, Sourcing, and supporting teams, resulting in smoother new product introductions.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, product development, sourcing, or supply chain within an international environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple cross‑functional projects and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of product development, sourcing processes, and supplier management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with a…