Project Manager (New Product Development)

Gozney; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Pizza!

Hybrid work in Bournemouth

Job summary

Gozney is expanding its Product Development team and seeks two self-motivated Project Managers for the NPD group. You will partner with Design Engineering to drive new products from concept to launch and post-launch optimization.

Ideal candidates manage projects end-to-end in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, with strong communication and manufacturing knowledge. The role offers a hybrid setup with three days per week at the Bournemouth office and opportunities in a dynamic pizza-focused

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects through full life cycle (preferably consumer products).
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to coordinate cross-functionally and with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive designs through the GTM process with the project management team.
• Monitor and prioritise schedules; align global teams on direction.
• Chair project review meetings and keep schedules up to date.
• Manage project risks and issues; contribute to risk management content (FMEA, DVP&R).
• Manage project budget and related financial tasks.
• Support Operations with PO-related tasks.
• Assist Marketing to ensure assets are ready ahead of launch.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Timeline management

Manufacturing knowledge

Wrike/Asana familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Go-To-Market coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Wrike

Asana

Job description

At Gozney, we're on a mission to change the way the world cooks outdoors. Since 2010, Gozney has made cooking with fire easy by pioneering next-level pizza ovens. Harnessing knowledge from our origins in commercial ovens, Gozney’s multi-award-winning outdoor pizza ovens are beautiful, high-performing, durable tools designed for chefs and made intuitive for beginners, so anyone can make, create, cook, connect, discover, and grow. Gozney ovens have been recognized numerous times for their innovation, performance, and design, including: TIME's Best Inventions, Red Dot Design Award, iF Design, among others. Gozney has also been recognized as one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter recipients.

We are creators of new experiences, and we’re seeking motivated individuals excited to join our expanding team and embark on an incredible journey. We are passionate, innovative, bold, and relentless. All while having a ton of fun. Whether you're excited about pizza, outstanding products, food culture, lifestyle, the outdoors, or thrill-seeking – or if you're simply looking for a company that values you– apply today.

SUMMARY

Gozney is growing fast, both through our existing range and new product launches. We set high standards for quality and are focused on delivering products that meet, and exceed our customers’ expectations.

We are looking for 2 x self-motivated Project Managers to join the NPD team within the Product Development Department. You will work in partnership with the Design Engineering team, carrying joint responsibility for delivering new products to the market through the “Go To Market” process, through the full development lifecycle, from concept to launch, and into post-launch optimisation. Individuals who enjoy working in a fast paced, fun, team orientated environment will thrive at Gozney.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help drive designs through the GTM process, working alongside our existing project management team.
• Monitor, review and prioritise work schedules within the team, ensuring global teams are aligned on project direction.
• Chair project review meetings.
• Ensure project schedules are up to date, progressing and meet retailer requirements.
• Monitor and manage project risks/key issues.
• Contribute to risk management content such as FMEA and DVP&R testing.
• Responsible for managing a project budget.
• Supporting Operations with purchase order (PO) related tasks.
• Assisting the Marketing Team to ensure all elements and assets are available ahead of launch.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience managing projects through the entire life cycle – preferable consumer products experience.
• Energetic, proactive, positive and an excellent communicator both verbally and written.
• An approachable team player, that is adaptable and a multitasker.
• Good listening and influencing skills, with the confidence to achieve collaborative working relationships.
• A technical understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, castings and plastic injection moulding preferable.
• Experience of managing projects to tight timelines and a track record of delivering on-time.
• Effective project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in regular presentations to senior stake holders.
• Able to understand complex technical challenges and be able to relay information to cross functional (non-technical) members.
• Uses Microsoft Office Suite to a high level, knowledge of Wrike (or similar such as Asana) highly desirable but not essential

THIS ROLE IS NOT RIGHT FOR YOU IF

• Your experience is primarily in software, digital, marketing, or agency project management
• You have not worked on physical products or manufacturing environments

A BIT ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, Pension, benefits, and pizza!
• Flexible paid time off including 26+ days holiday
• Enhanced parental leave
• Fun hybrid work environment – 3 days a week in our Bournemouth office
• Free Roccbox and Friends and Family discount on Gozney products

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Gozney is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals of varied nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Our ongoing commitment is to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace, enabling you to excel in your career.