We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Project Management to lead our New Product Introduction projects from concept through mass manufacturing. This is a senior leadership role combining hands-on project execution with departmental leadership, people management, and governance.
You will be responsible for ensuring customer-committed timelines are met, risks are effectively managed, and project teams are empowered to deliver high-quality outcomes while building robust project management structures for long-term success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines, cost, and quality requirements.
- Drive seamless transition from development to mass manufacturing in accordance with customer specifications.
- Serve as the key interface with customers on product requirements, schedules, quality, and manufacturing approvals.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and tooling teams on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and technical feasibility.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, including technical, commercial, and schedule-related risks.
- Establish, govern, and continuously improve project management policies, frameworks, and reporting structures.
- Provide clear and timely project and portfolio updates to senior management.
- Lead, coach, and develop the project management team, setting clear KPIs and performance expectations.
- Plan and manage departmental resources, budgets, and workloads.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, or equivalent.
- Proven experience managing NPI projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on knowledge of plastic injection moulding, injection tool fabrication, or mechanical product design is strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership experience with people and team management responsibilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Business-oriented, cost-conscious, and highly detail-focused.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Highly organised with a proactive, can-do attitude and continuous improvement mindset.
Why Join Us
- Senior leadership role with real impact on business performance.
- Opportunity to shape project management structures and best practices.
- Collaborative, technically strong environment.
- Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities.
