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NPD Project Manager

NPD Project Manager

Based: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

  • Scale up business with huge investment made in a brand new state of the art manufacturing facility for 2022 and a number of exciting product launches into 2023/24 and beyond
  • Joining the recently formed and very exciting Go To Market function in INEOS Hygieincs the succesful applicant will take a hands on approach to Project Managing the entire Stage Gate Process for 10+ projects through Concept Generation, R&D/Formulation, Marketing & Commercialisation, Operational readiness and product launch. 

The Role: the NPD Project Manager drives succesful NPI/NPD as well as EPD by ensuring project delivery across all aspects of the project Stage Gate process. Success in this position requires a high level of organisation and attention to detail, effective stakeholder management but above all the tenacity and professionalism to drive stakeholders at all levels to achieve project deliverables. The succesful applicant will regularly interface with senior stakeholders in Marketing & Innovation, Go To Market (Sales, NPD & Procurement), Operations and Finance functions but should be just as comfortable speaking to the Shop Floor as much as the Senior Team.

Accountabilities

  • Responsible for leading cross-functional project teams to ensure delivery of projects on time, to quality and within budget.
  • Working closely with brand and commercial teams to clarify / agree the scope of projects
  • Developing, agreeing and monitoring project plans
  • Leading and coordinating the work stream leaders to ensure their inputs into the project are delivered to specification, time and budget
  • Leading project risk and issue management with confidence.
  • Lead NPD meetings with the project teams and  gate presentations through the governance forums.
  • Ensure excellent communication on all project matters, ensuring stakeholders are managed through to launch/launch evaluation.
  • Having an awareness of market and or external factors which may impact project delivery 
  • Be confident to coach and develop others within the business to deliver winning NPD.

Knowledge & Qualifications:

  • University Degree or equivalent project management qualification
  • Experience of product launches in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience of working with brands, ideally in an FMCG environment
  • Microsoft Project qualification or relevant experience

Technical/Professional Experience:

  • Demonstrates Strong Leadership skills and has a collaborative style – able to lead teams and work within cross functional teams
  • Has Commercial Acumen and a sound understanding of business and different functions with regard to the delivery of NPD
  • Experience of successfully delivering NPD/EPD to market
  • Strong organisational skills with a proactive flexible approach when managing change
  • Strong problem solver with the ability to multi task and make sound decisions in a fast moving environment

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