R&D – Project Management Officer (PMO Manager)
Want to join a fast‑moving company, work among convivial teams, and take part in the global growth strategy of one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the wine & spirits industry?
We are looking for an R&D – Project Management Officer!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As R&D Project Management Officer (PMO Manager), you lead a team of technical project managers responsible for the delivery of innovation and technical development initiatives across the R&D pipeline. Working closely with the Business unit PMO Head and R&D Director, you drive cross‑functional execution, resource planning, and adherence to PMO standards.
You ensure strong alignment with strategic priorities, promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and support technical enablement across projects. Reporting to the BU PMO Head, you play a key role in connecting strategy to execution, enabling high‑impact and timely product development. In addition to team leadership, you are directly accountable for leading complex, high‑scope R&D projects.
Location
Paris – The Island site
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Pipeline Delivery & Execution
Ensure timely and cost-effective execution of Crystal R&D projects, aligned with business goals. Monitor pipeline performance against time, cost & budget, manage risks, and drive cross-functional collaboration for seamless delivery.
Strategic & Agile Portfolio Management
Ensure strategic oversight of the Crystal R&D portfolio by driving project intake, prioritization, and resource planning. Provide visibility on status, risks, and interdependencies to enable informed senior stakeholders’ decision-making and coordinated execution across initiatives. Run local executional NPD governance forums.
Team Leadership & Management
Lead and develop a team of technical project managers, fostering a high-performance culture through coaching, feedback, and development planning. Ensure effective resource allocation by matching capabilities to project needs, while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
PM Capability & Process Excellence
Establish and embed consistent project management standards, tools, and ways of working across the R&D portfolio. Drive Stage-gate process maturity by identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and fostering a culture of operational discipline and continuous learning.
Technical Enablement & Innovation Support
Support the delivery of R&D projects by connecting teams to the right technical capabilities, platforms, and expertise across the organization. Identify & resolve project roadblocks. Promote a shared technical culture by encouraging knowledge exchange and awareness of emerging trends.
If you recognize yourself in the description below, don’t wait to apply!
- 7+ years of experience in R&D project management, innovation, or new product development within FMCG or a comparable complex environment, with strong expertise in Product Lifecycle Management, Stage‑Gate processes, and portfolio governance
- Proven ability to deliver NPD projects and support market launches, with a solid understanding of liquid and packaging development, as well as quality, regulatory, and manufacturing constraints
- Natural cross‑functional leadership, acting as a key interface between Marketing and Operation teams and leveraging consumer insights and product validation
- Experienced people manager with strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills in matrixed environments
Wait, there’s more…
We offer you an outstanding and collaborative workplace that embodies our sharing & conviviality culture, flexible remote working (up to 2 days per week), comprehensive health insurance, attractive compensation including profit‑sharing, continuous learning opportunities, employee events, and more.
Pernod Ricard is committed to offering equal opportunities to all talents.
Our recruitment methods focus on skills and competencies.
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2026-09-01Target End Date:
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience in R&D project management, innovation, or new product development
- Strong expertise in Product Lifecycle Management, Stage-Gate processes, and portfolio governance
- Proven ability to deliver NPD projects and support market launches
- Natural cross-functional leadership between Marketing and Operations
- Experienced people manager with strong stakeholder management skills
Pernod Ricard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pernod Ricard and has not been reviewed or approved by Pernod Ricard.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as strong overall, supported by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life and disability insurance. Wellbeing support is reinforced through mental-health resources and broader wellness programming.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of the package, including a 401(k) with a match and an additional profit-sharing contribution for eligible employees. A legacy defined-benefit pension is also referenced for certain earlier hires, adding depth to long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are unusually broad, including paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, backup child/elder care resources, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. Additional supports such as Milk Stork and fertility/ART coverage further strengthen family-building coverage.
Pernod Ricard Insights
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries. Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être. As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
