NPI Project Lead — Cross-Functional Delivery

Matthey

Milton

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.