Head of Product Management R&D- Food and Nutrition

Head 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.

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