Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager - New Product Development (NPD)

Location:

Near Stevenage (5 days onsite)
Commutable from:
Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Letchworth, Hatfield, Hertford, St Albans, Bedford, Cambridge
Salary:
Up to £55,000 + Bonus + Pension

Join a Global Engineering and Manufacturing OEM delivering innovative engineered products.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end new product development projects in a highly visible, delivery-focused role.

This Project Manager role is based onsite five days a week near Stevenage and requires close collaboration with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities of Project Manager

Manage end-to-end delivery of new product development (NPD) projects across the full product lifecycle
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial functions
Manage project risks, resources, and costs within a structured stage-gate environment
Track and report project progress, budgets, and performance to senior stakeholders
Maintain structured project governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks
Drive continuous improvement across project delivery and NPD processes

Requirements for Project Manager Role

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline
Proven experience delivering NPD or product development projects
Background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments
Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, complex environment
Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control

Experience with stage-gate, product lifecycle management

Package for Project Manager Role

Salary up to £55,000
Bonus
Pension
Early finish on Fridays
Opportunity to work within a global, innovation-led OEM environment

This Project Manager role is commutable from Luton, Welwyn Garden City, Hitchin, Letchworth, Hatfield, Hertford, St Albans, Bedford, Stevenage and Cambridge.

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