Project Manager NPD

Rayner Surgical Group; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing reimbursement

On-site parking

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

Rayner Surgical Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead innovative new product development and process improvements. You will drive cross‑functional projects from concept through launch, working closely with staff across Regulatory, Quality, Production, R&D and Marketing to ensure timely, within-budget delivery.

Based on-site at the Global HQ in Worthing, you will manage multiple projects, maintain records per QMS and Design Control, and escalate risks and issues to senior

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience managing projects.
• Experience of managing projects or working within technically complex engineering projects from concept to start of production.
• Working knowledge of recognised project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, waterfall, Agile and hybrid).
• Experience in New Product Development in regulated environments with change-control processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Office, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver NPD projects in accordance with Design Control and PM Procedures.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with cross-functional teams to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Quality, Production, Ops, IS, R&D, Commercial and Marketing to enable delivery.
• Ensure project records meet QMS and Design Control requirements including design reviews, verification and transfer.
• Coordinate Design History Files and project governance across lifecycle.
• Chair project meetings and manage actions/minutes.
• Identify and manage RAID risks, issues and dependencies.
• Source and manage external contractors/suppliers as needed.
• Communicate status to Head of NPD Projects and governance bodies.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Cross‑functional leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Teams

Job description

As part of the Project Management Team, the role is responsible for leading innovative new product development and process/product enhancement projects from concept to launch.

The role-holder works cross-functionally and builds strong relationships with key members of the business overseeing multidisciplinary project teams as well as collaborating externally with suppliers, customers, inventors and research groups as required.Reporting into and working closely alongside the Head of NPD Projects, this role is accountable for the successful delivery of these projects.

Please note this role is based on-site at our Global HQ in Worthing.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Work within the NPD Project team to lead and deliver NPD projects in accordance with established Design Control and Project Management Procedures

• Manage multiple concurrent projects, providing leadership to cross-functional teams ensuring project execution to time, cost and quality requirements through the application of best-practice Project Management principles

• Develop strong working relationships with key staff across the business, both at Sophi Switzerland and UK Head Office, particularly in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Production, Ops Engineering, IS, R&D, Commercial and Marketing teams to facilitate collaborative project delivery

• Ensure required project, design and development records are planned, maintained and progressed in accordance with the company QMS and Design Control requirements, including planning, risk management, design reviews, verification, validation and design transfer

• Drive the project through the NPD/Design Control lifecycle, coordinating and tracking activities to ensure completion of required Design History Files and ensuring project activities are undertaken in accordance with the company’s QMS and applicable standards and regulations

• Chair productive and focused project team meetings, ensuring distribution and management of actions and minutes

• Identify, maintain and actively manage project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies (RAID), escalating significant matters and driving appropriate mitigation and recovery actions

• Manage changes to project scope, schedule and resources through appropriate project governance

• When appropriate, source and manage external contractors and suppliers to support project delivery

• Communicate project status and elevate major issues / risks on a regular basis to the Head of NPD Projects, Project/Programme Steering Committees and Project Review Group as appropriate, ensuring objectives and progress are aligned to business needs

• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, resource requirements, budgets and expenditure

• Maintain a high standard of professional and technical knowledge by attending educational training / workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies.

What Experience & Skills You Will Need:

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline

• At least 3 years’ experience managing projects

• Experience of managing projects or working within technically complex engineering projects from concept to start of production/product launch

• Working knowledge of recognised project management methodologies and approaches (e.g. PRINCE2, waterfall, Agile and hybrid delivery)

• Experience of New Product Development and working within regulated environments, with exposure to formal project and/or product change-control processes

• Proficient in the use of relevant Microsoft tools (e.g. Office, PowerPoint, Project, Teams)

Desirable

• Recognised project management qualification such as APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) and/or PRINCE2 Practitioner

• Experience managing projects in the Medical Device sector

• Experience contributing to or managing Programmes of Projects

• Working knowledge of applicable medical-device regulations, quality systems and standards, e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 11979, ISO14971, EU MDR 2017/745, UK MDR 2002, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR and relevant product-specific standards

What We Can Offer You:

• Annual Wellbeing Reimbursement(for Spa Treatments, Gym Memberships, Dentistry & more!)
• On-site Parking & Restaurant for convenience and cost efficiency
• Private Healthcare & On-site Monthly Massages
• Pension Plan to secure your future
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme to stay active and eco-friendly
• Enhanced Parental Pay to support growing families
• Referral Bonus to be rewarded for recommending talent