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Job Title : Project Manager (Innovation Stage & Gate Commercialisation Process)

Salary : Basic £50-57k basic + benefits

Location : East Yorkshire

Reference : J78945

Contact :

Telephone : 0141 647 6688

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We are working with a leading company in its sector which has a presence across the entire globe. A change in ownership has sparked a total rebrand, which is where you come in to place.

The primary purpose of this senior project management role is to lead and drive projects forward through the Innovation Stage & Gate Commercialisation Process. You will work to :

• Define new Stage & Gate documentation and process with the support of internal cross functions (Global Marketing, Local Markets, R&D, Sales, Supply Chain, 3rd Party Suppliers and Finance), to ensure the effective introduction of EPD and NPD across International markets
• Work with R&D and Marketing team project managers to ensure documentation for each project stage is submitted on time to monthly meetings for the approval of the leadership and cross functional team
• Track / monitor the team resourcing levels (People + Costs) & risk / confidence levels on projects while effectively measuring the output from initiative set (e.g. Future Pipeline Sizing / KPI set)
• Hold people to account for what they have said they would deliver in a fair and transparent way
• Portfolio management and prioritisation

The skills / experience required for this role :

Experienced in using IT tools to enable effective and efficient project management delivery, to support our client’s Commercialisation growth strategy,

o Experienced in applying new project management tools and practices successfully

o Able to design and implement process improvements successfully, securing support and resources as required

o Able to understand strategic priorities and link them effectively to project prioritisation and execution

o Results focused.

o Builds credibility, positive working relationships and has the ability to influence stakeholders and team members at all levels to deliver projects effectively

o Leads cross functional teams effectively, communicating objectives, priorities, progress and issues clearly

o Motivates and engages others through positive attitude, presence and a confident, approachable demeanour

Global experience, consumer marketing background and supplier / consulting / agency side experiences are all pluses.

o Understanding of third party and far east supply would be beneficial

o Experience in Product Development and Product Lifecycle management

Must possess excellent oral, written communication & influencing skills and a proven ability to build collaborative partnerships.

o Effective listening skills, as well as flexibility, a strong work ethic, and being a strategic thinker are valued assets.

o Can handle a heavy workload with competing priorities.

Ideally a University degree holder in a relevant discipline

Professional qualification in project management and, ideally, change management

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