Role Overview
Materials Project Manager – lead innovative product development programmes for advanced materials technologies.
Location: South London / Surrey border (On‑site with some flexibility)
Responsibilities
* Lead materials development projects from concept through to launch
* Coordinate cross‑functional teams across development, testing and production
* Manage project plans, milestones, risks and technical deliverables
* Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support scale‑up and implementation
* Review technical data, troubleshoot issues and guide decisions
* Support innovation across polymer materials and next‑product applications
* Collaborate with international teams and travel overseas as needed
Qualifications & Experience
* Background in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Polymer Science, Product / Materials Development or Technical Project Engineering / NPI
* Experience with polymer materials or related advanced materials
* Experience in materials or formulation development in an industrial setting
* Project leadership or coordination of technical development programmes
* Ability to work cross‑functionally with suppliers, engineering and manufacturing teams
* Exposure to NPI, scale‑up or product development
* A commercial mindset around performance, cost and delivery
Why consider it
* Opportunity to step into broader project leadership
* Innovative product and materials environment
* Highly varied development projects with real‑world impact
* Small, collaborative technical team where you can influence outcomes
* Exposure to international teams and cutting‑edge applications
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