NPI Programme Lead – Engine Tech Launch (12m Contract)

83zero Ltd; Desford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

83zero Ltd is seeking an experienced NPI Programme Manager to lead multiple New Product Introduction programmes for an engineering and manufacturing business in Stafford. You will guide development through production, coordinating engineering, operations and stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget and to quality targets.

You’ll manage several programmes simultaneously, drive plans, schedules and milestones, and report progress to senior management.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent project management experience with 10+ years in design, development, engineering or operations.
• At least 5 years’ experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong engineering PM and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in automotive engine manufacturing, aerospace or mechanical eng/manufacturing.
• Ability to manage complex programmes, solve problems quickly and work independently.
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Desirable: engine products or new product introduction within an engineering-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2-4 large-scale NPI programmes, driving delivery from development through to production launch.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resources, budgets and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve issues, manage risks and keep programmes on track.
• Lead stakeholder updates, governance meetings and Gateway reviews.
• Oversee pilot builds, field follow-up and the transition into first production.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, drive continuous improvement and report progress to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Planning

Education

Degree or equivalent PM/Engineering experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

83zero Ltd is seeking an experienced NPI Programme Manager to lead multiple New Product Introduction programmes for an engineering and manufacturing business in Stafford. You will guide development through production, coordinating engineering, operations and stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget and to quality targets.

You’ll manage several programmes simultaneously, drive plans, schedules and milestones, and report progress to senior management.