Product Development & IBP Project Manager

Job title:

Product Development & IBP Project Manager

Company

GrowUp Farms

Job description

Job DescriptionAbout UsWe’re on a mission to change the world by growing better. As a B-Corp certified, energy-saving, sustainably powered vertical farm, we’re transforming the way food is grown—creating delicious, nutritious, and affordable produce that doesn’t cost the earth.We believe in bold ambitions and simple solutions, tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges: sustainable food production. Our moonshot? By 2050, 1 in 3 people will be eating vertically farmed food, proving we can feed a growing world using less land.At our core, we believe in:
🌱 Standing Tall – We do what we say we’re going to do. We take pride in our work.
🚀 Thinking Big – We embrace bold ambitions while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
🤝Growing Together – We’re one team, collaborating and challenging each other to unlock our full potential.
🌍Being Deep Rooted – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care about people, the planet, and our business.Now, we’re looking for a Product Development & IBP Project Manager to join us and help drive this mission forward.Your RoleWe’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Product Development and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team. The role is an exciting opportunity to be the powerhouse behind our NPD and innovation process as well as being a key part of our wider Integrated Business Planning. The role is essential to delivering new products for our Customers as well as delivering on our ambitious business plans.Location: This role will be based in London, with 2-3 days in the office with weekly travel to our Farm in Kent and occasional travel to our Leaf Lab in Cambridge.You’ll work closely with our Sales, Category, Farm, Technical, Construction and R&D Teams, playing a key role in enabling effective communications between all teams to keep us all on track. As part of this role, you’ll be expected to stand tall—delivering results with integrity and accountability.Who you’ll be working withYou’ll be a vital part of the Product and Planning team, which sits within our Growth team, we specialise in working collaboratively across the rest of the business.We believe in growing together, ensuring every team member has the opportunity to flourish and make a real impact. Managers play a key role in bringing the company’s purpose and ESG goals to life. By integrating these priorities into team operations, they help employees understand their importance and empower them to contribute through their daily work and decision-making.What you’ll be doing

• New Product Development and Continuous Improvement process: (50%)
• Focussing on our Product Innovation process driving successful launches of new products and orchestrating trials that elevate our offerings to new heights
• Using our 5Cs (Consumer, Customer, Category, Capability and Commercial) lens to drive products through our innovation gate process
• Manage comprehensive project documentation, including product specifications, design files, and testing reports, ensuring seamless information flow and that new products can be manufactured profitably and safely, leaving no room for compromise.
• Aware of relevant industry regulations, standards, and certifications, you’ll work together with our Technical Team to ensure that our products are always compliant and ahead of the curve.
• Integrated Business Planning cycle: 50%

• Managing our monthly Integrated Business Planning cycle, coordinating across the teams and reporting into Senior Leadership
• Be the powerhouse driving projects along and the communication expert who can challenge when needed to bring everyone along as projects develop and course correct
• Plan, execute, and oversee projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget
• Define project goals, deliverables, and milestones collaboratively across teams
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, assigning tasks and tracking progress.

Throughout your work, you’ll be encouraged to think big, embracing innovation while keeping solutions efficient and effective.What skills you should haveWe’re looking for someone who is deep rooted, passionate about people, the planet, and (of course) leafy greens, someone who thrives in a collaborative and purpose driven environment.Must have skills:

• Project Management – Ideally you would have 2 years experience of Project Management in an FMCG business
• Strong Communication skills – you are an expert communicator and are flexible and adaptable at communicating with different functions of the business
• Food industry experience – You will possess a deep understanding of the food industry whether that’s growing, manufacturing, retailing, or food technology. You have a technical background and experience operating with BRCGS standards

Nice to have skills:

• A food or nutrition-based degree or equivalent qualification is a bonus
• You have a calm manner, a flexible mindset and can negotiate competing demands.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is important and maintaining a very high standard and quality is key

What success looks like in this role

• 🌱 3 months in – You’ve rooted yourself in our business, built strong relationships across all teams, got your head round our Product and IBP processes and are beginning to drive Projects forward.

• 🌿 6 months in – You’ve taken ownership of key initiatives and started seeing the fruits of your labour.
• 🌳 12 months in – You’ve driven measurable impact, helping shape future strategies and making the business bloom.

Interview ProcessWe believe in a transparent and streamlined hiring process Here’s what you can expect.

• Talent Screen – an initial video call with our Talent Manager.
• Hiring Manager Interview – a deep dive over Teams into your experience and potential fit for this role.
• On site Interview – meet the team, get a feel for our culture, and present a task.
• Leadership Interview – a remote conversation with a leadership representative from your team.
• Offer – if successful, we’ll make a verbal offer followed by the details in writing.

What’s in it for you?We believe in standing tall by offering opportunities that allow you to grow, thrive and be recognised for your contributions.

• Be part of a pioneering business – join one of the fastest growing and most exciting teams in the vertical farming industry.
• Work with a team that’s rooted in purpose – you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business.
• Cultivate your own growth – a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level.
• Make an impact – Help drive change for good as part of a B-Corp certified company leading sustainable innovation.
• Flexibility – We can’t tackle the world’s food challenges if we’re not thriving ourselves. We work with everyone to ensure they have the balance they need to do their best work.

Our goal is to change the world by growing better – and we want you to be a part of that journey.Package & Benefits

• 💰 Competitive base salary
• 🎯 Annual bonus based on company, team, and personal performance
• 🏖 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 💼 Group Income Protection
• 🩺 Private Health Insurance
• 👶 Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• 💰 5% employer pension contribution
• 🧠 Mental health and coaching support (Free and confidential access to comprehensive mental healthcare and coaching through Agile)
• 💼 Learning Allowance – Support for your professional development with a dedicated learning fund.
• 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
• 🎗 Paid volunteering days
• 🎉 Referral Bonus Get £500 for every successful hire you refer
• 🎁 Anniversary Rewards Special perks for your milestones
• 🍹 Quarterly team socials and company events – Enjoy fun and engaging team bonding experiences!

We believe in growing together, ensuring everyone in our team has the opportunity to thrive.Our team is the most valuable part of our business – our success is defined by the hard-working, brilliant and enthusiastic people we employ. Our recruitment process and employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability status. We don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and we encourage all suitable applicants to apply for open positions.

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Location

North West London

Job date

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:03:35 GMT

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