Our client is a market leading producer of a wide range of specialist products. They pride themselves on quality, collaboration and a genuine wish to see others succeed.
Due to steady growth and development, they now have an outstanding opportunity for a talented individual to join their winning team.
The Position
We are seeking a Project Manager / Product Development Lead to join a dedicated and collaborative team. This role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on professional with a passion for product development who is eager to work across the entire product lifecycle. You'll play a lead role in a dynamic team designing and manufacturing a whole range of high end products.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management: Lead the development and manage all phases including planning, specification, design, verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing. Develop and adapt the project strategy in alignment with customer strategic needs.
Team Leadership: Effectively lead cross-functional project teams, including mechanical and electronics engineers, ensuring clear communication and alignment to meet project timelines and objectives.
Project Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, schedules, and communication strategies to prioritise tasks and address escalations effectively.
Resource Coordination: Manage internal and external resources, including suppliers, subcontractors, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.
The Person
Ideally, Degree in an Engineering or Electronics-related subject, with experience in product development project management.
Proven track record in a product development environment
Demonstrated project management experience leading a design engineering team and managing project scope, schedule, and ideally budget.
Excellent organisational skills, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. The candidate should be comfortable leading meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.
A passionate attitude to champion the project, work across departments, and actively drive the project from initiation to completion.
A motivated self-starter with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve, develop solutions, and escalate issues as needed.
Our client believes in recruiting the very best people, developing their skills and rewarding them well. If you’d like to be part of an encouraging and innovative team, please get in touch.