NPI Manager, mgmt.

BAT; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Voucher/ Canteen

Private Pension

Life & Health Insurance

Yearly bonus based on the ABS

Family support policy

Job summary

Pakistan Tobacco Company in Lahore is seeking an NPI Manager to drive end-to-end new product introductions and cross-functional project delivery. You will manage complex programs, coordinate with Packaging, Quality and Factory teams, and ensure timely execution and compliance with internal controls.

Based in Lahore, you will oversee planning, readiness reporting, and collaboration with PDT and regional partners to deliver successful product launches and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of operational delivery experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid grasp of PLM and NPI processes.
• Operations experience in manufacturing or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NPI projects on time and in full with minimal supervision.
• Provide regular updates and readiness status to align teams.
• Lead end-to-end NPI deployment with clear progress visibility.
• Support decision-making with status, risks and costs communicated clearly.
• Apply Z2 planning to minimize WMS write-offs and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Packaging, Quality, Factory, SCIP, PDT for success.
• Ensure compliance with GBS, data privacy, security and internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement with Process Owners and Delivery Excellence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Supply chain knowledge

End-to-end PLM & NPI

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Z2 planning

Job description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

Pakistan Tobacco Company has an exciting opportunity for an NPI Manager based in Lahore

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Deliver all NPI projects On-Time and In-Full (OTIF), independently managing complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Provide regular NPI updates, reports, and readiness status to ensure team alignment and effective daily direction setting.
• Lead end-to-end NPI deployment, develop and monitor project plans, and ensure full visibility of progress to the Product Development Team (PDT).
• Support informed decision-making by Commercial and brand partners through clear communication of project status, risks, and costs (tooling, trials/MQS, WMS write-offs).
• Apply tools such as Z2 planning to minimize WMS write-offs and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Packaging, Quality, Factory, SCIP, Product Assurance, and Regional NPI to resolve issues and ensure project success.
• Maintain compliance with GBS frameworks, data privacy, security, and internal control requirements across all markets served.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in partnership with Process Owners and Delivery Excellence teams.

What are we looking for?

• Strong understanding of end-to-end PLM and NPI processes.
• 4+ years of operational delivery experience (end markets or shared service center preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Operations experience (manufacturing or supply chain) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change management skills.
• Solid grasp of supply chain principles, core processes, and systems.
• Flexible, independent, and proactive with strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Detail-oriented, disciplined in documentation, and able to deliver under tight timelines.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
• Benefits
• Meal Voucher/ Canteen as per location
• Private Pension
• Life & Health Insurance
• Yearly bonus based on the ABS
• Family support policy