Hybrid R&D Robotics Project Manager

Novanta Inc.; Foxton; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Novanta Robotics & Automation is seeking a Project Manager, R&D to drive new robotics and automation product development from concept to launch at our Foxton, Cambridge site. You will coordinate engineers, product leaders and manufacturing teams to deliver on ambitious timelines.

You'll join an engineering-led culture with exposure to hardware and software development, NPI processes, and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' project management experience.
• Experience working within engineering, manufacturing, technology or product development environments.
• Strong planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams across Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Procurement and Commercial functions.
• Develop and maintain project plans from initiation through launch.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, risks, issues, dependencies and actions.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear communication across stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to leadership teams and support reviews.

Skills

Planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Novanta Robotics & Automation is seeking a Project Manager, R&D to drive new robotics and automation product development from concept to launch at our Foxton, Cambridge site. You will coordinate engineers, product leaders and manufacturing teams to deliver on ambitious timelines.

You'll join an engineering-led culture with exposure to hardware and software development, NPI processes, and senior stakeholders.