NPD Manager

NPD Manager
Caerphilly (3 days p/w on site)
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + excellent culture and benefits

Are you passionate about leading product development from concept to launch? Do you have a knack for bringing creative ideas to life while managing every step of the process? Preferably in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment? If you have strong project management skills, a commercial mindset, and love collaborating across teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As the NPD Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the product strategy and managing the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the product development process, from concept to launch, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Collaborating with international suppliers and ensuring products meet all quality, technical, and legal standards.
• Conducting market research and benchmarking to present new product ideas and develop strategies.
• Managing product costings, working closely with purchasing teams to ensure commercial viability.
• Running weekly NPD meetings to track progress and make critical path decisions.

To excel as an NPD Manager, you'll need:

• Proven experience in new product development, ideally within a manufacturing or retail environment.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering products on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise effectively with internal teams and international suppliers.
• Creative problem-solving abilities with a commercial mindset.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

And this is what you'll get in return:

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (with 3 days allocated between Christmas and New Year).
• Office-based role with hours of 07:30 to 16:30, Monday - Friday.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive team environment, with plenty of room for personal and professional growth.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're an ambitious Product Marketing professional looking to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact, this is your chance!
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch by uploading your CV as a Word document to this advert. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Kim Partridge.
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