Project Leader - New Product Development
Hybrid role with 3 days onsite in Cheltenham. Salary up to £52 k (subject to skills & experience), plus a fantastic benefits package including cycle to work, EV leasing, staff discounts and company bonuses.
Designing award‑winning products for our market‑leading brands – Mira Showers, Rada and Recoup – is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, in the best technology and resources available and in each and every individual. From day one you are part of the Kohler Mira community – a collaborative, forward‑focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers and inspire our people.
To set the trajectory of Mira’s future success, we are looking for a Project Leader who can collaborate and innovate to facilitate speed to market.
Position Summary
We’re looking for more than just a strong project manager – we need a Project Leader to join our industry‑leading New Product Development (NPD) team. You’ll lead a cross‑functional team to deliver exciting new products to the UK showers market. From project kick‑off through to closure, you’ll take ownership of delivery – whether that’s managing several smaller projects or steering complex, large‑scale initiatives. Success means meeting time, cost, and quality targets, working collaboratively with your team to define and achieve these goals.
Responsibilities
* Be accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of NPD projects from concept through to production.
* Translate project requirements into tangible deliverables.
* Own, lead and deliver entire projects in terms of quality, time and cost.
* Manage cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and commitment to agreed timelines and objectives.
* Ensure the team is fully engaged, motivated and meets required milestones and deliverables.
* Facilitate regular cross‑functional meetings, workshops and ad‑hoc reviews to maintain alignment and manage any project conflict.
* Identify, track, own and mitigate all issues and risks, escalating when required.
* Introduce changes, driving local improvement and best practice.
* Lead by example in fact‑based decision making, achieving timely consensus and avoiding over‑analysis.
* Manage project revenue and capital budgets.
* Prepare all documentation for phase‑gate reviews.
Behaviours
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be assertive but sensitive.
* Build strong, influential working relationships, inspiring trust among colleagues.
* Be a positive and resilient leader, especially during challenging times, to stay focused on resolution.
* Be happy to challenge project teams to achieve innovative solutions and take moderate risk.
* Be comfortable with change, identifying and implementing improvements within the team or whilst considering the impact on the wider business.
* Embrace ambiguity when Kohler organisational structures or processes are different, unclear, or conflicting.
* Address issues and concerns in a professional manner, creating an environment of openness and honesty.
Skills / Requirements
* Apprenticeship or higher education (HND, degree, masters).
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing NPD projects within a technical/engineering discipline.
* Good understanding of cost build‑up and managing project budgets.
* MS Project and MS Office suite.
Nice to have
* Experience within a product development related discipline (engineering, product design or manufacturing).
* Prince2 or equivalent.
* Good understanding of master data and product BOM structure.
We can offer you a lot in return!
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.
About Us
Kohler Mira Ltd is made up of three market‑leading brands: Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Recoup. Our brands differ in market position, but are equal in their commitment to design, innovation and providing a single level of quality regardless of price.
Kohler Mira is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our diverse associates, consumers, partners and global communities. As an equal opportunities employer, it is Kohler Mira’s policy to recruit, hire and promote qualified people in all job classifications without prejudice. If, as an individual with a disability, you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact talentacquisitionuk@kohler.com.
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