NPI Project Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Plymouth seeks an NPI Project Manager to deliver new products from concept through to launch. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project delivery, and having a strong knowledge of NPI processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and substantial project management experience, with excellent communication and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Monthly & annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick pay

Discounted/free food in canteen

Referral programme

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial project management experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles.
• PMQ or equivalent certification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Drive phase-gate governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Project management

NPI processes

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Project Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

NPI Project Manager
Plymouth (Commutable from: Saltash, Tavistock, Ivybridge, Yelverton)

Up to £52,000 per annum, DOE + Monthly & Annual Bonus Scheme + Early Finish on Fridays + Pension + Additional Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an Project Manager with experience specifically within new product introduction to join a leading and forward-thinking engineering organisation, where you will play a key role in delivering innovative new products from concept through to launch.

This well-established manufacturer is experiencing continued growth and invests heavily in modern technology, advanced product development, and the progression of its people. Due to increasing project demand, they are now looking for an NPI Project Manager to join their expanding team.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, sales and more, ensuring all new product introduction activities are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. You will act as the key link between product development and complex manufacturing operations, managing project plans, risks, resources, validation builds, and launch readiness.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business where your contributions will have a direct impact on future product success. You will be rewarded not only with a competitive salary, bonus, and strong benefits package, but also with ongoing professional development and the chance to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects.

The Role:

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver new products on time, within scope and budget, develop NPI plans, timelines and resource needs, drive phase-gate governance, risk management and stakeholder communication, collaborate with customers and internal teams on deliverables, coordinate prototypes, testing, validation and pilot builds, and manage scope, schedule and cost changes through robust change control.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Company benefits include: Monthly & annual bonus scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, sick pay, canteen with discounted/free food, referral programme, free parking, cycle to work scheme

The Person:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Project Management, or similar, with substantial project management experience (ideally in manufacturing)
• Strong knowledge of NPI processes, product development lifecycles, and project management tools (SAP experience advantageous)
• Excellent communication, leadership, organisational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• PMQ or equivalent certification desirable but not essential

Reference Number: BBBH265659

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidate