Senior Project Manager

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.