Senior Commercial Project Manager

Drive NPD project delivery from concept to launch, aligning teams and delivering outcomes across the pipeline.

Job No: 503851

Location: Melbourne

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

Your Impact

You’ll be part of the Non Alc Innovation team, helping bring new products to life from concept through to launch. You will lead a portfolio of projects across the innovation pipeline, ensuring they move efficiently through the Stage and Gate process and are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business priorities.

Reporting to the Head of Innovation Non Alc, you will lead a small team and work closely with stakeholders across brand, category, supply chain and technical teams to bring new products to market and support ongoing commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end to end delivery of multiple NPD and commercial projects from Gate 0 through to launch

Manage complex project timelines, risks and dependencies across packaging, regulatory and production requirements

Own the Stage and Gate process for assigned projects, ensuring all inputs and milestones are met

Provide clear visibility on project status, risks and resource requirements

Partner with cross functional teams including innovation, brand, finance, category, legal and manufacturing

Support innovation and brand teams with execution and implementation of new products

Manage project budgets and flag cost risks early

Lead and develop a small team, allocating workload and driving accountability

Contribute to improving ways of working, tools and processes across the innovation function

About You

You are practical, commercially aware and comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment. You bring structure and clarity, while working well with a wide range of stakeholders to get things moving.

You will also bring:

6+ years experience in product development or project management within food or beverage

Strong experience managing end to end NPD or commercial projects

Experience working with cross functional teams including supply chain and manufacturing

Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to tight timelines

Confident stakeholder management across a range of seniority levels

Experience with Stage and Gate or similar project frameworks

Ability to turn information into clear updates, actions and next steps

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we're passionate about crafting more than just drinks – we craft moments of connection, celebration and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you'll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured and ambition is rewarded. If you're ready to toast your future, we're ready to meet you.

Advertised: 29 June 2026 AEST

Applications close: 14 July 2026 AEST