Product Development Manager
Lead cross-functional product development projects from concept through launch. Drive stage-gate project execution while partnering with engineering and more.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage new product development projects through a structured stage-gate process.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Lead cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, laboratory personnel, and other stakeholders.
- Partner closely with Product Marketing to align project deliverables with market requirements and business objectives.
- Identify project risks, conflicts, and obstacles, and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project success.
- Provide regular project updates, reviews, and stage-gate status reports to leadership.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and escalate critical issues when necessary.
- Drive projects to successful completion while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule targets.
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The Successful Applicant
Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience managing product development or technical product projects.
- Proven track record leading new product development projects from concept through commercialisation.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and project management software tools.
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineered products environment.
- Ability to understand and work with mechanical systems and technical product designs.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and drive collaboration across teams.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, including limited overnight travel.
What's On Offer
What's To Offer:
- Opportunity to lead innovative product development initiatives with significant business impact.
- Exposure to cross-functional leadership and strategic product planning.
- Collaborative and technically focused work environment.
- Career growth opportunities within a stable and growing organisation.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package (details to be confirmed).
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Project / Program Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Rochester
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Josephine Belcher
Job Reference: JN-092026-7100249