WHD Consulting Ltd.
New Product Development Manager
4 days ago
Slough
New Product Development Manager - Slough - Permanent My client, a market leader within their sector are looking to recruit a New Product Development Manager to join their organisation. The role can be described as follows: Purpose of the role: Lead the development of our products from concept through to production. This includes translating market and technical requirements into product specifications, coordinating with Product Management, and managing cross-functional New Product Introduction (NPI) activities across the business. Key responsibilities include: • Lead NPD projects from concept, specification, and prototyping through to detailed design and production release., • Collaborate with Product Management to validate customer needs, market demands, and regulatory standards., • Consolidate requirements from diverse markets including food & beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial, and municipal sectors, into structured, actionable product specifications., • Convert complex requirements into innovative UV system designs that balance performance, compliance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness., • Coordinate development and NPI efforts across Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure aligned execution and smooth product delivery., • Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for our products and services., • Manage technical documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external standards., • Champion continuous improvement in technical processes and tools., • Mentor and coach team members to support their professional growth. Candidate requirements: • Must have a relevant qualification, preferably a good degree, or suitable experience., • Experience leading New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch., • Strong design and systems thinking, with the ability to convert complex, multi-market requirements into scalable, compliant, and cost-effective solutions., • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Commercial) to align with product goals and drive execution., • Skilled in mentoring and developing technical talent., • Demonstrable experience to continuous improvement in tools, processes, and team performance., • An inquisitive hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills., • Be a self-starter with a results-driven can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change., • Willing and able to be in our Slough offices 5 days a week If this exciting opportunity could be of interest - please let me know ASAP. Interviews can be arranged at short notice.