Project Manager R&D (New Product Introduction)
Department: Research & Development
Reporting to: Head of Project Management
About the Role
An innovative, high-tech engineering organisation based in Southampton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of next-generation fibre laser products.
This role is critical to driving New Product Introduction (NPI) projects through the full product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment across product development, marketing, and operations.
You will act as the central point of coordination, providing structure, visibility, and control across complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced R&D and manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for NPI projects in collaboration with technical and product leaders
2. Coordinate cross-functional planning, tracking, and cost management
3. Provide clear project governance, ownership, deliverables, and status reporting
4. Act as the primary project contact, delivering accurate and timely updates to stakeholders
5. Report NPI progress against agreed KPIs to senior management