Head/Director of Product Management R&D – Food & Nutrition
Cologne, Germany
€100-130k + benefits + relocation
Office based
The Company
A leading European manufacturer within the food and nutrition sector is seeking a Head of Product Management to join their senior team. Known for innovation, product excellence, and continuous growth, the business combines advanced manufacturing expertise with a passion for performance and nutrition. Their commitment to quality, taste, and functionality has positioned them as a trusted partner to consumers, retailers, and distributors across Europe.
The Role
This is an exciting leadership opportunity to take strategic and operational responsibility for product management within the Food & Nutrition division.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the product portfolio, driving innovation, and ensuring commercial success across multiple categories. Working closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain, you’ll oversee the full product lifecycle — from concept and development to launch and optimisation.
The position requires a hands-on, commercially minded leader who combines strategic vision with strong project management and team development skills.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead the overall product management strategy for the Food & Nutrition portfolio.
* Drive new product development and relaunch projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
* Analyse market trends, consumer insights, and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
* Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to launch and continuous improvement.
* Define assortment strategy, pricing, and margin development.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the Product Management team.
* Work closely with suppliers and production sites to ensure quality and efficiency.
Person Profile
* Degree in Food Technology, Nutritional Science, or a related discipline.
* Several years’ experience in product management within the food, nutrition, or FMCG sector.
* Strong record of leading product launches and managing end-to-end development projects.
* Excellent analytical and commercial skills with a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset.
* Passionate about consumer trends, product innovation, and brand growth.
* Proven leadership and people management experience.
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
* German language skills would be advantageous.
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, high-performing food and nutrition business at a senior level. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on product strategy, innovation, and market success within a growing international organisation.
REF: PR/013180
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