NPI Project Manager

Cambridge Source: WhatJobs

£33,000–£74,000

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Engineering Project Manager for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in Cambourne, Cambridgeshire.

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is a must for this position.

This is an initial 12 months contract position.

Pay rate is between £23.69ph – £40.31ph PAYE or £32.02ph – £54.48ph Umbrella.

Role will require at least 3 days in-office in Cambridge.

The role is part of a multi-site programme, working alongside teams located in California, USA and in Israel.

Willingness to travel as required for supplier, CMO, or project implementation activities, up to 3-4 times a year for maximum 2 weeks.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management activities for new product introduction, product transitions, production readiness, and ongoing product lifecycle projects.
Represent Operations within project teams and ensure that operational, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, and engineering requirements are captured, aligned, and implemented.
Build and manage project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, milestones, risks, mitigations, dependencies, and escalation processes.
Lead matrix teams across local and global interfaces, driving alignment, decision-making, accountability, and timely execution.
Manage communication and reporting to project teams and leadership, including project status, risks, issues, decisions, and next steps.
Lead and support NPI activities for multidisciplinary products from development to production.
Support contract manufacturing activities, including establishment or transfer of production lines at CMOs/OEMs and coordination of engineering, operational, technical, quality, and supply chain requirements.
Serve as an interface and focal point for CMOs, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders related.
Support and coordinate engineering change processes.
Maintain required engineering and operational data in PLM and ERP systems.
Drive cross-functional problem solving and operational readiness activities.

Education/Experience

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in an Engineering or Operations environment, including project management, NPI activities, and work with multidisciplinary products through the Product Life Cycle.
Strong project management capabilities.
Deep understanding of NPI processes, production readiness, manufacturing operations, supply chain planning, sourcing, contract manufacturers/OEMs, supplier quality, and operational implementation.
Experience working with contract manufacturers, subcontractors, suppliers, or third-party production environments is a significant advantage.
Strong understanding of product documentation, BOM and revision management, engineering change processes, work instructions, production processes, and lifecycle management.
Experience with PLM and ERP systems; knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter is an advantage.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple levels, disciplines, cultures, and global interfaces.
High sense of ownership, accuracy, structure, accountability, and attention to detail.
Fluent English, including reading, writing, speaking, and business communication.
Ability to lead meetings, share knowledge, conduct training, and influence without direct authority in a matrix environment.