New Product Introduction Project Manager

Project Manager

Purpose of the role

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• Support the positive approach to managing and enhancing business products, services and processes.
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• To develop and apply project management tools & techniques to facilitate the on-time delivery of projects supporting the New Product Introduction process and other Project support activities.
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• Proactive approach to support business ideals and customer relations while enhancing the Engineering teams and efficiency.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Work with the (GHP&PS) to develop a standard project management methodology to primarily support the delivery of NPI projects.
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• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
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• Facilitate project delivery against agreed scope.
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• Create and maintain relevant project plans and documentation to ensure project progress is understood and team members are aware of project delivery requirements and responsibilities.
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• Assess requirements to support successful project delivery.
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• Use appropriate techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule & costs (as applicable)
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• Report and escalate project status concerns as needed.
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• At all times represent the best interests when performing the duties of the role
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• Making sure quality standards are met
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• As required support and attend exhibitions, seminars workshops etc
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Working Relationships

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• Direct & effective communication with all levels of the business environment (colleagues & customers alike).
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• Participation in team meetings, training courses and workshops as required.
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• Close links with colleagues should be developed and maintained in order that project objectives are achieved.
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• Always required to present a positive and professional image enhancing the brand and image.
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• Ensure that an excellent proactive supplier/customer relationship is always established and maintained.
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Person Specification.

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• Experienced Project Manager with a technical or engineering environment or leading engineering teams within such environments
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• Prince 2 or formal Project Management training
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• BTEC, HNC /City & Guilds or equivalent in an engineering or science discipline
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• Business, Engineering or Science Degree or Membership of APM or similarbody is desirable
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• Understanding and knowledge of working with and supporting OEM & Tier 1 customers.
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• Experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams in a project delivery (life cycle management) environment.
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• Relationship developer with both internal and external stakeholders
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• Solid technical background, with a clear understanding of working within an NPI environment.
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• Support the engineering team in the development of its working practices and processes to achieve better efficiency
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• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction.
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• Decision-making skills, especially in high-pressure situations.
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• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.
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• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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• Attention to detail in planning, execution, and follow-through.
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• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding goals and objectives.
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• Proactive, enthusiastic, and driven.
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• Flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when required
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