Project Manager - Food & Beverage at Prestigious Consulting Group

About the Role

• We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead end-to-end product development and commercialization projects within the food and beverage space.
• This is not a routine technical role. It is a client-facing, execution-focused position that combines project management, product development oversight, regulatory coordination, and commercial delivery.
• You will lead projects across the full lifecycle—from concept and formulation through scale-up, regulatory approval, and market launch—ensuring timely, high-quality, and commercially viable outcomes for clients across the beverage industry.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery:

• Lead and manage end-to-end beverage product development projects from concept to launch
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Track progress, manage risks, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (R&D, production, regulatory, marketing)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders

Beverage Product Development Oversight:

• Oversee formulation and development of beverage products (e.g. juices, carbonated drinks, dairy, functional beverages)
• Guide product testing, sensory evaluation, and prototype validation
• Ensure product quality, consistency, and scalability
• Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising product standards

Regulatory & Compliance Management:

• Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, Codex Alimentarius, and relevant standards
• Coordinate product registration, labelling approvals, and documentation
• Oversee implementation of HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards
• Conduct compliance checks and mitigate regulatory risks

Manufacturing & Scale-Up Coordination:

• Support transition from pilot production to full-scale manufacturing
• Coordinate process design and production readiness with manufacturing teams
• Oversee development of SOPs for production, quality control, and operations
• Monitor production efficiency and recommend improvements

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead client engagements and manage expectations throughout project lifecycle
• Translate technical outputs into clear business and commercial recommendations
• Support proposals, presentations, and project reporting
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives

Commercial & Go-To-Market Support

• Support product positioning and go-to-market strategies
• Validate product claims in line with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with marketing teams on product launch execution.

Team Coordination & Knowledge Management:

• Work closely with internal technical teams and external partners
• Document project learnings, frameworks, and best practices
• Support mentoring of junior team members where required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 4–6 years’ experience in beverage product development, manufacturing, or project management
• Proven experience managing end-to-end product development or innovation projects
• Strong understanding of beverage formulations, processing, and scale-up operations
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks (NAFDAC, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000)
• Experience in FMCG, beverage companies, or consulting environments is highly preferred.

Technical & Core Competencies:

• Strong project management and execution skills
• Knowledge of beverage formulation and production processes
• Excellent stakeholder and client management ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High attention to detail and regulatory discipline
• Commercial awareness and results orientation.

Why Join Us

• Lead high-impact beverage innovation and commercialization projects
• Work in a fast-paced, growth-driven consulting environment
• Exposure to diverse clients across the food and beverage industry
• Opportunity to drive real market impact from concept to launch.