Development Project Manager

Our client is a global manufacturer and leader in Industrial Automation and Process Control technology, for the Heat Treatment Industry. With a knowledge on temperature control solutions and data acquisition our client offer innovative solutions to Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Healthcare organisations globally. A bit about the role: Our client is looking to hire a dedicated and organised individual to join their team as a Project Manager for their R&D department. The Project Manager will have experience of NPD (new product development) using both Waterfall and Lean/ Agile development techniques. Managed key project constraints such as scope, timeline, budget, and quality. Collaborated with Portfolio and R&D leaders to define project requirements, ensuring alignment with customer needs. Worked with Product Management and R&D teams to identify solutions and create actionable project plans. The Project Manager should have experience on developing an accurate time and cost estimates for projects. Proactively identified, mitigated, and communicated project risks to ensure smooth execution. Coordinated resources from departments outside the core R&D team (e.g., Purchasing, Production, Test Engineering) to deliver a comprehensive solution to the companys sales channels. This role is based in the South of the UK. Whats required: The Development Project Manager should have at least 3 years of experience in project management. The Project Manager must be familiar with Waterfall and Agile development methodologies. A background in Electronics and Embedded Software is required. Strong ability to lead teams in estimating task durations, identifying and mitigating project risks, and proactively managing resources to meet project goals. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The project manager should have knowledge of product development life cycles. Proven success in delivering new products to customers in a product development environment. Skilled in writing and understanding technical documentation. Experience managing geographically distributed teams. TPBN1_UKTJ