Project Manager - NPD Capabilities

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  • Uxbridge, Greater London
  • £66,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and optimising innovation delivery? We're seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager - NPD Capability to shape the future of new product development across the EMEA region.In this critical role, you'll drive strategic capability-building initiatives that enhance how new product projects are delivered streamlining systems, improving workflows, and empowering project managers across the business. This is your opportunity to make a transformational impact in a fast-paced, commercially agile organisation with a strong innovation pipeline.Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and develop NPD project management capabilities across the region.
  • Lead capability-building projects aligned to business priorities.
  • Optimise tools, systems (e.g. SAP), and ways of working for improved delivery.
  • Embed change initiatives through strong stakeholder engagement.
  • Build frameworks for effective resource prioritisation and portfolio planning.
  • Champion data quality, reporting and performance KPIs.
  • Line manage and inspire a small team of professionals.
What You'll Bring
  • Strong project management experience within supply chain, innovation or manufacturing.
  • Continuous improvement mindset, passionate about optimising processes through system and technical advances.
  • Excellent stakeholder and change management skills.
  • Proficiency with data and systems (SAP, Excel, Power BI)
  • Proven experience in process optimisation and operational efficiency.
  • Team leadership experience with the ability to drive a performance culture.
  • A strategic mindset coupled with hands-on execution skills.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Experience with PLM systems or innovation management tools.
Email: joanna.tait@advocate-group.co.ukWe look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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