Overview
Bolton Home, Personal Care & Beauty – Industrial, Operations & Supply – Nova Milanese, IT – Project Development Specialist
We are looking for a Project Development Specialist to join the Mass Market Project Development Team of our Home Care, Personal Care and Beauty business unit, based in Nova Milanese, near Milan, Italy.
Responsibilities
* The candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating innovation and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with company priorities in terms of timing, costs, and quality.
* You will play a key role in driving projects from idea generation to go-to-market, acting as a bridge between Business and Supply Chain and ensuring excellence in execution.
* You will manage a wide portfolio of innovation and renovation projects across our Brands and categories, leading initiatives from concept to market launch.
* You will lead product development activities, including feasibility analysis, cost estimation, and project planning, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
* You will act as the main interface between Business and Supply Chain, ensuring clear communication, alignment on priorities, and smooth project execution.
* You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, collaborating closely with R&D, Marketing, F&A, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Plant to guarantee project success.
* You will manage relationships with suppliers and production sites, ensuring feasibility, efficiency, and compliance with Company standards.
* You will proactively identify risks and opportunities, ensuring timely problem‑solving and continuous optimization of project performances.
Your Team
You will report directly to our Operations & Project Development Manager and work in close connection with the R&D and Marketing teams. You will be part of a cross‑functional and dynamic environment, requiring strong collaboration skills, stakeholder management, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Education
* Master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or similar
Work Experience
* 2–3 years in project management, product development, purchasing or industrialization roles within Home / Personal / Beauty Care Markets.
Soft Skills
* Strong project management and organizational skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving skills
* Ability to manage complexity and work in a fast‑paced environment
Technical Skills
* Knowledge of product development and industrialization processes
* Experience with feasibility analysis and cost estimation
* Familiarity with project planning tools and methodologies
* Office package (especially Excel and MSProject); SAP is a plus
Language
* Italian mother tongue and Business English
What’s In For You
* Work location: Nova Milanese
* Contract type: Permanent
* Full-Time
* Remote Working: Standard business hours with remote working options available
#J-18808-Ljbffr