Senior Project Manager – Product & Innovation

DASH Water

. Act as day-to-day Project Manager for DASH’s NPD and other new projects from concept through launch .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, particularly in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project budgets within the FMCG sector. Proficient in structured stage-gate processes and committed to innovation and sustainability in product development.

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Project Management ExperienceCross-Functional Team CoordinationStage-Gate Process ManagementCommercial NumeracyClear Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementInnovation Delivery

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailConflict ManagementRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelProject Management SoftwareAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2APMAgilePM

Industry Keywords

FMCGFood & BeverageProduct DevelopmentSustainabilityInnovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as day-to-day Project Manager for DASH’s NPD and other new projects from concept through launch
Coordinate EPD projects and keep development briefs, timelines and SLT check-ins on track
Maintain a single up-to-date view of all product-related projects, including EPD, NPD and innovation
Ensure projects use DASH’s project management process with governance matched to project size and risk
Own the project framework across concept, business case/feasibility, ready-to-launch, close and review stages
Prepare gate packs, coordinate Steering Group and SLT input, and document go/no-go decisions
Report on all projects to the SLT
Coordinate cross-functional and external input, deadlines, actions and issue resolution
Serve as the first point of contact for status, timeline and risk questions on live product projects
Build and evolve DASH’s innovation delivery engine and project management framework
Capture lessons learned and improve processes
Support onboarding of new team members into DASH’s project methodology
Support ad hoc cross-functional projects, assigned B Corp questions and other SLT-assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for innovation in food and drink
Proven project management experience, ideally within FMCG, food & beverage, or another fast-moving consumer-facing business
Experience coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and to budget without direct authority
Comfortable running structured stage-gate processes for larger, higher-risk projects and lighter-touch processes for smaller projects
Strong organisation and attention to detail on plans, risk logs and reporting
Commercial numeracy and ability to own or review a project budget/business case with the SLT
Clear communication skills and ability to translate cross-functional input into simple plans and status updates
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and hold people to deadlines without damaging relationships
Ability to work in product development without necessarily having experience as a product developer
Proficiency with Excel, project management software and AI tools
Interest in sustainability within FMCG and ability to evaluate environmental impacts in DASH’s supply chain
Formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or AgilePM is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
Hybrid working with minimum three days in the office a week
Consideration for share option scheme (after 1 year service)
25 days holiday a year
Subsidised public transport travel (Zones 1-2)
Classpass and Headspace subscriptions
Salary sacrifice nursery scheme
Work phone
Enhanced family friendly policies
Free tasty breakfast in the office
Regular social events with the team
Dynamic and supportive working environment
As much DASH as you can drink!