Project Manager – Strategic New Product Development (£1m+ Project)
Location: On-Site West Sussex | Contract: 9–12 months

We are embarking on a major new product development programme, and we’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a £1m+ development project from execution through to completion.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the project plan, lead a cross‑functional team of around 12 specialists, manage risks, drive delivery, and act as the key link between stakeholders and senior leadership. Alongside project leadership (60%), you’ll also head up a small reliability team (40%) to ensure the new product meets stringent performance and lifetime targets.

What you’ll be doing:
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules
Coordinate teams, suppliers and external partners
Track progress, mitigate risks, and drive corrective action
Provide clear milestone updates to senior management
Ensure quality, regulatory and technical requirements are met
Lead product reliability testing, analysis and reporting

What we’re looking for:
✔ 5+ years’ experience managing complex electro‑mechanical projects
✔ Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills
✔ Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)
✔ Excellent organisational skills and analytical capability

If you’re a proactive, hands‑on Project Manager with a solid engineering background and a passion for delivering market‑leading products, I’d love to hear from you