R&D Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead major global New Product Development (NPD) projects, strengthen project management capability across the R&D function, and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes and wider business objectives.

This is a key role within the R&D function, requiring strong project leadership, stakeholder management and the ability to coordinate complex, multidisciplinary programmes from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

As an R&D Project Manager, you will:

• Manage major projects across global business groups within the NPD Phase Gate process, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within agreed scope.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans covering all relevant cross-functional activities.
• Lead project teams to deliver agreed project tasks and work closely with management to identify and remove barriers to successful delivery.
• Take responsibility for stakeholder engagement and provide clear, regular communication on NPD project progress.
• Provide best-practice project management guidance across the R&D team.
• Support senior R&D leadership in embedding and continuously improving the NPD Phase Gate process.
• Provide direction and oversight to the R&D Project Coordinator across departmental services, including intellectual property administration, raw material procurement, waste management, external testing and associated operational activities.
• Oversee the management of R&D equipment and hardware assets, including servicing and repairs, ensuring equipment remains operational and compliant with health and safety requirements.

About You

We are looking for an R&D Project Manager with a strong background in project or programme management within a technical environment.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering, scientific, technical or business discipline.
• Experience of professional development in project management, leadership or business management is desirable.
• Professional project management qualifications are desirable.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary R&D, engineering or product development environment.
• Proven experience leading complex R&D, engineering or product development programmes.
• A strong understanding of project and programme management principles.
• A strong understanding of product development and governance processes.
• The ability to assess complex situations, identify risks and opportunities, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to engage, influence and motivate cross-functional teams.

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary up to £52,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15%.
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life insurance of four times annual salary.
• Access to wellbeing programmes.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced R&D, engineering or product development project manager looking for an opportunity to lead complex NPD programmes and make a significant impact within a growing organisation, we would be interested in hearing from you.

If you have the Qualifications, Experience and Attributes as described above and are seeking a new challenge, please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.

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