Product Development Manager

Job Title: Product Development Manager Salary Range: CAD$85,220.00 – CAD$106.550 Working Type: On-Site To manage new product development and existing product development projects so they launch on time achieve commercial targets. Achieve this through efficient collaboration with customer internal functions in particular Procurement, Operations and Quality. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Project Manage new products from start to launch following the New Product Development Stage Gate Process The main point of contact for customer product developers Weekly meetings with customer developers Communicate NPD Briefs from customers to wider business, set up and manage projects on internal system Lead cross functional Feasibility Meetings to establish if how concepts can be made and at what cost Gather information for product costings based on new product development brief supplied by the customer and the Commercial team Lead the presentation of product submissions to Walmart alongside the Commercial team Refine and align products with customer feedback Update relevant stakeholder as customer request changes to ensure product is still viable and any changes in cost are captured and communicated Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market launches to identify opportunities for growth and innovation Handover customer approved concepts and documentation to Process Site Teams for scale up but continue to lead project Lead critical path management to Launch Chair cross functional weekly product development meetings. Document actions and progress. Gather data for Post Launch Evaluation 12 weeks after launch KEY EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Proven track record in at least 1 New Product Development Management role ideally working with one of the leading Canadian retailers or equivalent 3 years in Product Development/Management Experienced in presenting to and building strong relationships with retail Product Developers 5 years in food manufacturing/retailing Ability to spot emerging trends and initiatives within the food market Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrable experience of successful internal and external stakeholder relationship management Graduate level capability Strong project management skills Can quickly adapt to change manage multiple projects Numerate, analytical and adept at Excel, Word PowerPoint A full driving licence Hilton Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in a confidential manner at all times.