NPI Project Coordinator

Matthey; Milton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking a Project Coordinator to deliver NPI projects from DEVELOP to CLOSE-OUT, including plant transfer, value engineering and post-launch initiatives to improve margins and drive excellence.

You will coordinate with Technology, Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance to align cross-functional activities, manage budgets, timelines and risk, and engage external stakeholders such as customers, canners and substrate suppliers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Science, Engineering or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in NPI or related roles.
• Fluent in English communication.
• Satisfactory communication, presentation, organization, collaboration and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time across multiple projects efficiently.
• Experience applying project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience working globally across different functions with multi-cultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously ensuring requirements, scope, timelines, budget and risk appetite are well-defined.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, milestones, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings and periodic project team meetings to ensure clear communication and alignment across the functions.
• Coordinate resolution of risks and issues and facilitate decision-making via coordination with cross-functions and/or escalating through the PPM organisation as necessary.
• Foster strong working relationships with external stakeholders (e.g. customers, canners and substrate suppliers) and cross-functional teams (e.g. Technology, Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance) to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
• Monitor project progress against established plans, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Track key project metrics and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including senior management, through monthly status reports and nbusiness reviews.
• Ensure adherence to internal process, quality standards, and industry regulations (e.g. IATF 16949).
• Coordinate problem-solving and root cause analysis to address project challenges.
• Identify, initiate and drive simplification to NPI portfolio and processes, as well as utilization of project management tools such as KeyedIn and PowerBI.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organization

Collaboration

Influencing

PM methodologies

Cross-functional coordination

Global collaboration

Education

BS degree in Science, Engineering or related fields

Tools

KeyedIn

PowerBI

Job description

Job Purpose

The primary role of the Project Coordinator is the delivery of NPI projects covering phases from DEVELOP to CLOSE-OUT. This role can work across both the Validate and Commercialize lanes in PPM organization, contributing to the overall business objectives and strategic goals. In addition to NPI projects, this role is expected to coordinate plant transfer, value engineering, or other post-launch projects in support of margin improvement and excellence initiatives.

The Project Coordinator collaborates closely with relevant internal functions (e.g. Technology, Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance) ensuring cross-functional activities are aligned for each project meeting all defined requirements, within agreed-upon scope and timeframe, allocated budget and risk appetite. This role is external facing and involves close interactions with customers, canners and substrate suppliers.

Principal Accountabilities

• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously ensuring requirements, scope, timelines, budget and risk appetite are well-defined.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, milestones, critical paths, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate project kick-off meetings and periodic project team meetings to ensure clear communication and alignment across the functions.
• Coordinate resolution of risks and issues and facilitate decision-making via coordination with cross-functions and/or escalating through the PPM organisation as necessary.
• Foster strong working relationships with external stakeholders (e.g. customers, canners and substrate suppliers) and cross-functional teams (e.g. Technology, Commercial, Operations, Legal and Finance) to ensure seamless collaboration and execution.
• Monitor project progress against established plans, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Track key project metrics and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including senior management, through monthly status reports and nbusiness reviews.
• Ensure adherence to internal process, quality standards, and industry regulations (e.g. IATF 16949).
• Coordinate problem-solving and root cause analysis to address project challenges.
• Identify, initiate and drive simplification to NPI portfolio and processes, as well as utilization of project management tools such as KeyedIn and PowerBI.

Qualifications/ knowledge/ experience

• BS degree in Science, Engineering or related fields.
• 8+ year working experience in NPI work function.
• Fluent in Enligh communication.
• Satisfactory communication, presentation, organization, collaboration and influencing skills.
• Ability to make decisions, resolve issues and navigate challenges effectively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time across multiple projects efficiently.
• Ability to identify simplification opportunities.
• Experience of applying project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience of working globally across different functions with multi-cultural teams.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.