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1. Purpose of the Role
The NPD Project Manager leads and coordinates the end-to-end new product development lifecycle for Taisun's product lines (baby diapers, adult incontinence, and other personal care categories) - from ideation and market research through R&D and manufacturing coordination to a successful, on-time, on-budget go-to-market launch.
2. Key Responsibilities
2.1 Project Planning & Pipeline Management
Build and own the end-to-end NPD roadmap and pipeline, translating business priorities into a clear project plan with milestones, owners, and deadlines.
Break down each project into phases (concept, feasibility, development, testing, commercialization) with defined gates and deliverables.
Maintain a master NPD tracker covering all active projects, status, and key risks for leadership visibility.
2.2 Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as the central point of coordination between
Brand Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality (QA/QC), and external partners/suppliers.
Run regular project meetings, align stakeholders on priorities, and drive decisions when functions disagree on scope or timeline.
Escalate cross-functional blockers early and broker trade-off decisions (cost vs. speed vs. quality) with relevant stakeholders.
2.3 Risk, Timeline & Budget Ownership
Proactively identify project risks and bottlenecks (technical, supply, regulatory, budget) and drive mitigation plans before they impact timelines.
Track project budgets (CAPEX/OPEX related to NPD), flag variances, and keep spending aligned with approved plans.
Own the overall project timeline - re-baseline and communicate proactively whenever scope or dependencies change.
2.4 Product Development & Testing Execution
Translate consumer insights, competitive analysis, and market trends into actionable product development briefs together with Brand Marketing.
Manage the testing workstream end-to-end: lab testing, quality validation, and Home Use Tests (HUT), consolidating findings into clear recommendations for product optimization.
Ensure new products meet all required certifications and regulatory standards (safety, quality, and target-market compliance) before launch.
2.5 Go-to-Market Coordination & Reporting
Partner with
Trade Marketing and Sales to build the launch plan, validating manufacturing and distribution readiness ahead of launch.
Prepare and present regular progress reports to leadership and key stakeholders, highlighting status, risks, and decisions needed.
