Job Description
As an NPD Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bringing Rotork’s new product developments to life. You’ll lead a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, working closely with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across multiple business units.
This is a high‑visibility position, requiring strong leadership, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to align complex programmes with strategic business objectives.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and manage a portfolio of New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to delivery
* Drive programme alignment with Rotork’s strategic objectives
* Collaborate with Executive Sponsors and Business Leads to ensure stakeholder engagement and programme success
* Oversee programme resources, timelines, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope
* Ensure adherence to stage‑gate processes, quality standards, and governance frameworks
* Proactively manage risks, issues, and change requests to maintain momentum and mitigate challenges
* Foster strong cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and commercial teams
Qualifications
* Significant experience delivering complex and critical programmes and projects
* Proven leadership of large, multi‑disciplinary project teams
* Experience operating within structured stage‑gate / product development processes
* Demonstrated ability to manage risk, complexity, and ambiguity
* Strong stakeholder management at senior level
* Ability to translate strategic intent into actionable cross‑functional plans
* Experience working with client and internal stakeholders alongside external vendors and consultants
* Ability to work effectively within a global matrix organisation, embrace diversity and inspire influence others to be their best
* A team player that shares knowledge and insights, yet demonstrates strong initiative
* Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices
* Can effectively communicate technical information to a non‑technical audience when required
* Adapts communication style to contribute and enhance overall team performance
* Proven ability to set and maintain direction and hold self and others accountable to deliver business outcomes on time and within budget
* Ability to communicate clearly and manage change effectively
* Supports and encourages positive working behaviours in others during task fulfilment
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