New Product Development Project Lead

Strategic Role in our World-Class LaunchPad Team

The New Product Development (NPD) Project Lead manages and drives the end-to-end delivery of strategic new product development projects, ensuring milestones, customer requirements, commercial objectives, compliance obligations, and stakeholder expectations are met. The role drives cross-functional collaboration, manages risks, provides project visibility, and supports informed decision-making through the stage-gate process to achieve successful product launches.

What You’ll Be Do:

• Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of key product development initiatives and priority projects.
• Champion the successful delivery of new product development projects, leading cross-functional teams from concept to launch while maintaining momentum and meeting key milestones.
• Partner with diverse teams across the organisation to align priorities, overcome challenges, and deliver high-impact projects on time and to scope.
• Lead the delivery of projects that consistently meet key deadlines, exceed customer expectations, and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and present project status updates, lead technical and non-technical meetings, coordinate design, specification and testing reviews, and ensure stakeholders are regularly informed of project progress.
• Stay ahead of market trends by identifying new product opportunities, assessing commercial potential, and shaping innovation initiatives that drive business growth.

What You’ll Bring:

Essential

• Experience in a commercial or sales environment, coupled with the ability to identify customer priorities and translate them into business opportunities.
• The confidence to work with diverse stakeholders, challenge thinking respectfully, champion innovative solutions, and navigate issues to successful outcomes.
• Degree-qualified in a related field, or proven experience leading projects and product development initiatives.
• Strong learning agility with the ability to absorb, interpret, and apply information effectively.
• A proactive and outcome-focused professional who thrives on taking ownership, driving progress, and achieving results in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Packaging Manufacturing Experience.
• Understanding of product development processes and frameworks.
• Understanding of packaging legislative landscape and compliance frameworks.
• Involvement in Technical and Commercial decision making.

Why Join Us?

At Detmold Group, we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, supports professional growth, and makes a meaningful impact across our global operations.

About Detmold

The Detmold Group is a family-owned global packaging business partnering with some of the world’s most iconic food and retail brands. We’re focused on making a positive impact for our people, our partners, and our planet—while delivering world-class packaging solutions.

How to Apply

Apply now to bring your expertise, energy, and organisational brilliance to a role where no two days are the same. Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026

Apply online today. For confidential enquiries, contact David Ball, Talent Acquisition Partner at careers@detmoldgroup.com

If you would like to provide a cover letter as part of your application, please attach it to your resume and upload as one document. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible via our careers page, as interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

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Applicants must have Australian work rights.