New Product Development Project Manager Permanent & Interim Position Available Specialist Vehicle Manufacturer A background in manufacturing is essential Day Rate: £295 inside IR35 Hours: Monday – Thursday 07.30 – 16.30 & Friday 07.30 – 12.30 Location: Bristol on-site Benefits * 25 days a year holiday plus bank holidays * Company Pension Scheme (6% matched contribution when qualifying) * Life Assurance Cover * Training and development for a successful and expanding business. Our client, a specialist vehicle manufacturer, is seeking an experienced New Product Development Project Manager to lead and drive the successful delivery of new products within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role: * Lead and drive the successful delivery of new products from concept through to launch within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of new product development projects * Ensure strong supplier and partner relationships to support development and scaling efforts. * Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the NPD process. * Develop comprehensive project plans with defined milestones, budgets, timelines, and resources. * Will manage up to 4-6 short term projects (9-12 months) The Successful Individual: * Will be a confident and effective leader who can drive forward projects. * Will have experience in a manufacturing background. * Will have experience managing multiple short projects (9-12 months). * Will be organised, analytical and an effective and clear communicator. * Will be confident leading projects in a fast paced environment. * Will have a strong understanding of the NPD lifecycle, from ideation to production launch. * Will be confident and experienced with the processes of project management. Please submit your CV or if you require further details, please call Suzanne on (phone number removed)