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Research and Development Project Manager, Plymouth
Client: Solutions Driven
Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 4
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
A leading provider of innovative laser systems to help people in various global markets, including renewables, microelectronics, research, life science, automotive, and medicine.
We seek an experienced R&D Project Manager to lead and coordinate both sustainment and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
The Project Manager will support smooth project execution, foster collaboration across teams, and may manage cross-site or non-NPI projects critical to product development. Success in this role requires driving progress, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring project goals are met within a technically complex environment.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Project Structuring & Execution:
o Define project phases and organize work for logical and efficient execution.
o Establish clear deliverables and milestones, ensuring near-term and long-term goals are well communicated.
o Maintain and update the risk register, ensuring proactive risk management.
o Facilitate project workshops, ensuring outcomes align with project goals.
o Oversee project closeouts, documenting key findings and best practices.
* Performance Monitoring & Process Improvement:
o Track project KPIs, including time, resources, and costs.
o Provide non-technical project updates and required documentation.
o Continuously improve project processes and documentation.
o Ensure adherence to NPI processes and maintain control over project records and information.
o Manage phase gate reviews, gathering sign-offs and logging any outstanding issues.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Degree in science, technology, or engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
* Experience working in a manufacturing environment, ideally including transfer from design engineering into manufacturing in a high-tech environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrable experience managing a technical project, ideally in a SCRUM / AGILE framework.
* Ability to quickly learn about laser technology.
* A passion for working with people across all functions of the business, forging relationships, and driving engagement.
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