Programme Manager

Job Description

As an NPD Programme Manager
, you will play a pivotal role in bringing Rotork’s new product developments to life. You’ll lead a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, working closely with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across multiple business units.

This is a high‑visibility position, requiring strong leadership, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to align complex programmes with strategic business objectives.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to delivery
• Drive programme alignment with Rotork’s strategic objectives
• Collaborate with Executive Sponsors and Business Leads to ensure stakeholder engagement and programme success
• Oversee programme resources, timelines, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Ensure adherence to stage‑gate processes, quality standards, and governance frameworks
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests to maintain momentum and mitigate challenges
• Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and commercial teams

• Significant experience delivering complex and critical programmes and projects
• Proven leadership of large, multi‑disciplinary project teams
• Experience operating within structured stage‑gate / product development processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, complexity, and ambiguity
• Strong stakeholder management at senior level
• Ability to translate strategic intent into actionable cross‑functional plans
• Experience working with client and internal stakeholders alongside external vendors and consultants
• Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organisation, embrace diversity and inspire influence others to be their best
• A team player that shares knowledge and insights, yet demonstrates strong initiative
• Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices
• Can effectively communicate technical information to a non‑technical audience when required
• Adapts communication style to contribute and enhance overall team performance
• Proven ability to set and maintain direction and hold self and others accountable to deliver business outcomes on time and within budget
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage change effectively
• Supports and encourages positive working behaviours in others during task fulfilment