Product Development Manager

We are seeking a skilled Portfolio Specialist to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing product and packaging development initiatives within the Baltics cluster, aligning with company policy, the annual plan A&SP, and market requirements, while ensuring compliance with global and local regulations. The function coordinates internal stakeholders to drive successful product development and improve speed to market. Additionally, the role manages approved product developments, portfolio revisions, and innovation initiatives at the market level, supporting the growth of RRP (Reduced Risk Products) brands through effective activation and marketing campaigns.

• NPD/PLM Projects ownership: Implement all PLM projects for the cluster, covering RRP category. Support the PLM process and act as the PLM expert for the market. Optimize local and cross-functional processes and communication to improve project turnaround times, ensuring compliance with PLM guidelines and JTI internal policies. Cooperate closely with internal stakeholders to track and anticipate legally required changes related to products and packaging, ensuring adherence to local market legal requirements.
• Brand development and trade activation campaigns: Drive assigned Brand growth related initiatives & its implementation in market. Cooperate closely with internal stakeholedrs and external partners to ensure effective campaigns, proper information flow and collection of relevant approvals through OG documents.
• Identify business opportunities: Analyze market research and sales data to better understand RRP category drivers, local market dynamics, local consumer and shop clerk trends. Recognize and evaluate business opportunity and threat areas.
• Internal engagement: Develop, manage and implement internal team engagement activities in line with RRP strategy.
• Budget & spending's control: Allocate investment among activities within assigned budget, record and control spending. Act as power user in purchase process, take ownership of Brand Marketing Purchase Orders, guide vendors on invoicing process.

• High school education, University Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in NPD function/data processing & analysis/project management in FMCG companies
• Fluency in English (written & spoken)
• MS Office
• Collaboration, Communication & Analytical skills
• Experience and knowledge of innovation processes, packaging and product development
• Good stakeholder and project management skills; ability to handle multiple projects and providing NPD advice
• Working effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and demonstrating the ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities

• Inclusive culture, psychological safety at work, and numerous growth opportunities
• Flexi-Perks – gift voucher every single day which can be spent for food, health, electronics, books, or leisure goods;
• Best in class health insurance;
• Substantial contribution to 3rd pilar pension fund;
• 20 weeks fully paid parental leave, regardless of location, gender, sexual orientation or whether our employees become a parent via adoption, surrogacy or birth;
• Learning and development bucket to support professional & personal growth activities;
• Green Mobility Allowance to support eco-friendly transport options;
• Cash allowances on important personal events/occasions;
• Valuable internal gifts for employees (travel vouchers, electronics, etc.) and exciting company events/trips;
• Additional Days Off for birthday and volunteering;
• Trendy office in case you prefer working from office and contribution to home office set-up if you prefer to use a hybrid work opportunity and spent 50% time working from home.

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.