Interim Project Manager - Product Launch

Rate: 450- 475 per day
Start: February
Location: Midlands (mostly remote with occasional site visits)

We are partnering with an established Midlands-based engineering business that designs and supplies professional electrical and power tool solutions for trade and industrial markets. The company works closely with overseas manufacturing partners and sells through both trade and online channels.

They are looking for a fractional / interim Product Launch Project Manager to support a series of new product launches over the next 6-7 months. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to a strong operator who knows what "good" looks like when bringing technical products to market.

You will own and coordinate the end-to-end product launch process, including:

• Planning out timelines, milestones, and dependencies for each launch

• Building and maintaining a clear Gantt plan and keeping it on track

• Proactively chasing stakeholders to ensure work is delivered on time

• Managing the launch process for an online-first business, including:

  • Product set-up and readiness

  • Imagery and visual assets

  • Product descriptions and data

  • Marketing campaigns and launch collateral

  • Merchandising in the online store, including planograms and placement

  • Pricing alignment and approvals

• Working closely with:

  • Internal teams (buying, product, operations, marketing)

  • An external marketing agency

  • A China-based manufacturing partner

• Ensuring all product information is correctly managed in the PIM system

• Supporting KPI tracking and reporting post-launch to assess performance and improvements

You'll be a great fit if you have:

• Proven experience managing new product launches, ideally in:

  • Technical products

  • Electrical products

  • Power tools or professional equipment

• Direct experience launching products for an online business

• Strong project management skills - structured, organised, and proactive

• The ability to influence and coordinate multiple teams without formal authority

• Experience working with overseas suppliers (ideally China)

• A practical, hands-on approach - this is a "get things done" role

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