Contract
1d ago , from Coca-Cola European Partners
We are Coca-ColaEuropacificPartners (CCEP),42,000 people across 31 countries, working together to make, move, and sell some of the world's most loved beverages. As a leading global consumer goods company, we support 4 million customers and continue to invest in new products and innovation to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks each day.
In Australia, our portfolio includes the Coca-Cola family of products and well-loved brands such as Sprite, Fanta, Monster and Mother Energy, Mount Franklin, Powerade, Billson's, and Grinders Coffee.
The Opportunity
Our Portfolio team brings innovation to life, helping make us the beverage supplier of choice. From launching new categories like Energy, Sports and Juice to evolving our core portfolio, we play a key role in driving growth.
We're looking for a Portfolio Manager to lead the end-to-end commercialisation of new products and portfolio initiatives. This 6-month parental leave contractoffers the chance to manage innovation, renovation and lifecycle projects from concept to launch, while partnering across Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations.
You'll be a commercially minded project leader who can influence stakeholders, navigate complexity and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
What you'll be doing:
Lead end-to-end project management of new product development (NPD) and portfolio lifecycle initiatives
Scope, plan and deliver innovation projects from idea through to commercial launch
Manage core portfolio activities, including SKU lifecycle management and portfolio optimisation




Partner with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Operations and Strategy teams to deliver business outcomes
Coordinate manufacturing solutions, packaging requirements, co-packing opportunities, consumer testing, trials and importation activities
Develop business cases, recommendations and project plans, identifying risks, opportunities and mitigation strategies
Manage project budgets, including line trials, consumer testing, CAPEX and associated NPD costs.
Drive effective stage-gate governance and project documentation
Analyse portfolio performance and recommend opportunities to stop, amplify, optimise or pivot initiatives
Ensure projects progress efficiently by proactively addressing barriers and influencing stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes
Support innovation initiatives ranging from core NPD through to transformational and emerging revenue stream opportunities
About you
You are a naturally curious and proactive problem solver who enjoys working in ambiguity and driving projects forward. You're quick to learn, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a constantly evolving environment. You bring strong attention to detail,



challenge constructively when required and build credibility through collaboration and delivery.
You will also bring the following:
Technical qualifications or experience in Engineering, Quality, Safety & Environment (QSE), Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Operations
FMCG experience within Innovation, Commercialisation, NPD, Portfolio Management or Supply Chain
Knowledge of manufacturing operations, test marketing and stage-gate product development processes
Experience working within cross-functional commercial environments
Experience developing business cases and managing project governance processes
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data and business insights
Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems
Experience working with and influencing a broad range of stakeholders across functions and levels
Strong commercial and business acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is committed to an inclusive, equitable and safe workplace where everyone is supported. If you need any accessibility adjustments during the process, please let us know. Your wellbeing matters to us.
When you join CCEP, you're stepping into a global organisation known for developing exceptional talent. We invest deeply in learning, mobility and long term growth, creating an environment where your ambition is backed and your career can thrive.
This role is subject to standard preemployment checks, which may include references, working rights, background checks and/or medical assessments.
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📌 Npd Portfolio Manager (Sydney, 6 Month Contract)
🏢 Coca Cola
📍 Sydney