Project Manager

HellermannTyton; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in cable management is seeking a Project Manager for New Product Development to manage project lifecycles from enquiry to production handover in Plymouth. Candidates should have relevant degrees, experience in technical industries, and strong project management skills. The role offers a hybrid work model, diverse teams, and numerous benefits including enhanced leave and mental health support.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

Comprehensive mental health support

Free on-site car parking

Subsidised canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex projects, ideally in the automotive, aerospace, or rail sectors.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills and knowledge of the full product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for new project enquiries.
• Create and maintain project plans and timelines.
• Manage projects through all development stages, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Looking for your next challenge HellermannTyton is hiring a Project Manager - New Product Development to join our team in Plymouth.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Based in Plymouth, PL6 5XP supporting the wider UK business; hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)

Salary: Competitive

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 08:30 to 17:00, Friday - 08:30 to 15:30

About Us

At HellermannTyton, we're more than just a leading manufacturer - we're a trusted global partner in cable management, data connectivity, and network infrastructure solutions.

Since 1935, our mission has been to provide innovative solutions for all cable management needs - with customer satisfaction as our priority. Our portfolio includes more than 75,000 items, and we operate 15 world-class manufacturing facilities in 38 countries, employing over 6,000 people.

You will be joining a business with ambitious growth plans, currently undergoing a period of change to enhance our performance and seize every opportunity for greater success. We strive to be elite and are looking for individuals who share this vision.

Project Manager - The Role

As a Project Manager in the New Product Development (NPD) team at HellermannTyton, you\'ll manage the full lifecycle of projects—from enquiry to production handover.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a fast-paced industry and flexible company structure. You\'ll collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, contribute to decision-making, and help shape culture, strategy, and growth. The NPD team fosters a positive working environment that values both professional and human connections. While we don\'t have table tennis or foosball, we do have 3D printers and other fun gadgets!

Travel to the Manchester site is expected approximately once per month to support collaboration and relationships.

Project Manager - Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for new project enquiries. Lead kick-off meetings, assess feasibility, and recommend next steps
• Create and maintain project plans and timelines, ensuring alignment with customer needs and internal capacity
• Estimate development and manufacturing costs
• Manage projects through all development stages - from concept to production - ensuring quality and compliance
• Lead cross-functional teams, secure resources, and coordinate activities across departments
• Ensure adherence to APQP and internal project delivery methods
• Run regular project reviews, maintain documentation, and provide clear updates to stakeholders

Project Manager - You

• A relevantdegreeor equivalent experience
• Experience in delivering complex projects, ideally in theautomotive, aerospace, or railsectors
• You should be comfortable working with cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and navigating structured development processes likeAPQP
• Strongproject managementskills and knowledge of full product lifecycle
• Experience intechnical industries(automotive, aerospace, rail)
• Excellentcommunication, stakeholder management, and team leadership
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Officeand project tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Willingness totravel(UK and abroad); full driving licence

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies
• An enhanced sick pay scheme
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling, an employee assistance programme, mortgage brokering services, and additional resources for you and your family
• Free on-site car parking
• Subsidised canteen facilities at our larger locations

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List for recruitment agencies and are not currently seeking additional partners. Any CVs submitted speculatively by agencies outside of our PSL will be treated as a gift, and no fees will be payable.

Ready to make an impact To submit your CV for this Project Manager opportunity click 'Apply' now and be part of a team that drives the future of the business