Programme Manager - NPI

Role: Programme Manager - NPI
Location: Romsey , Hampshire
Salary: Up to circa £55,000 ( depending on experience )

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Manager to join a rapidly expanding technology business who are transitioning from an R&D phase to a Product focused stage in their development. The successful candidate will deliver NPI projects to time , cost and quality expectations

Working closely with the Technical , Operations , Sales and marketing teams you will lead multiple products through the full lifecycle from requirement stage to project completion

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Technical Director to plan new product introduction ( NPI ) and define the scope of projects together with roles , and responsibilities

• Lead the NPI process as a member of the Technical team working alongside Operational and Sales & Marketing lead roles

• Bring products to market meeting cost , quality and timescale objectives

• Interface across the business to meet project requirements

• Engage with customers to support business development activities and ensure products meet customer requirements

• Work with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure delivery of materials , components and processes in line with development projects

• Support the operations team in scaling the manufacturing facility to support NPI

• Coordinate with external test facilities to achieve regulatory compliance

• Monitor the performance of all projects and report status

• Taking the initiative in proposing and implementing solutions for areas of improvement in the Company's operations

• Continuously improve ISO standards including authoring operating procedures

Requirements

• Technical / Engineering qualification i.e HNC / HND or BSc / BEng , MSc / Meng

• Proven Project Management experience in a product / NPI environment

• Experience with Agile Project Management processes preferred

• Capable planning and multi-tasking / prioritisation skills

• Strong communication , leadership and relationship building and influencing skills

This is a great opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage in their development and will offer the successful candidate entry to employee share schemes, performance related bonuses and generous benefits. If you feel that you have the right skills and experience to take on this role please APPLY NOW..!!