Senior Project Coordinator – Product Development (all genders)

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Coordinator to support and drive our product development initiatives within our product categories – food, beverages, supplements, and others. The ideal candidate will coordinate the various stages of product development, from prototyping to market launch, with a deep understanding of the online FMCG market. 

This role requires a resilient strategic thinker with a passion for health and wellness and a comprehensive understanding of the global food and beverage industry, as well as a clear track record in latest project management practices. We are looking for an experienced candidate who is able to operationally structure and coordinate the product development department, create cross-functional engagement and a smooth flow of information across 10 teams, while managing several lighthouse projects per year in close cooperation with the CPO and Head of Product Development.

• You coordinate and manage interdisciplinary teams and managing directors with a creative mindset to create a consistent and clear cross-functional information flow and strong collaboration
• Comply closely with the company’s goals and objectives
• Manage the product lifecycle process, including concept development, prototype testing, production scaling, and post-launch evaluation together with the PD Process Manager
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met OTIFIQ
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members in project management methodologies, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• You clarify tasks and responsibilities as well as the distribution of roles within the international teams and serve as a structure provider
• You assure documentation, continuously check the achievement of project goals, proactively initiate countermeasures and report directly to the Head of Product Development

Your Profile

• Professional experience in Project Management or a closely related field with a strong focus on project management, such as Business Operations or Project Controlling, gained in a start-up or scale-up FMCG environment
• Ideally, you also bring experience in Product Development within the VMS (vitamins, minerals, supplements), food, or beverage industry
• Proven experience in successfully coordinating product launches in international markets, with a focus on the European market
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously; experience with Monday.com is a huge bonus!
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and cross-functional environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Ideally based in Berlin or elsewhere in Germany, with a strong focus on on-site presence, and holding a valid work permit

What We Offer

• An appealing discount on all of our products – from essential oils to vitamins & nutrients
• We offer 28 days of paid time off per year plus up to 5 days off between Christmas and New Year
• The Urban Sports Club membership, Swapfiets bike rental and a subsidy for the Germany ticket
• A healthy balance is important to us: we offer a hybrid work model and 'workation'
• Receive various discounts of up to more than 50 percent on attractive brands such as Flaconi, Bosch, Apple or Expedia
• You will be given real ownership and plenty of room for new initiatives, as well as the opportunity to contribute your expertise and implement your great ideas
• Inviting office spaces with access to plenty of organic teas and superfoods from around the world
• We like to celebrate each other! Regular tea & office parties, Christmas and summer feasts and various influencer events such as Women's Day

Apply with your CV and a position specific cover letter via our application portal. 

Contact
Sabrina Thome