PE Global is recruiting an NPI Programme Manager for our multinational industrial manufacturing client based in Stafford. The role is an initial 12-month contract & the role is hybrid(3 days onsite). Responsibilities of the role: • High level program management of multiple large NPI programs. • Presentation of weekly/monthly updates to management on NPI program progress, risks & concerns. • Team meetings, frequency as needed but typically weekly, for governing NPI programs. • Oversee creation of Program Project Plans and maintaining the plan schedule in support of Gateway Schedules. • Ensure program functional requirements are aligned with the product strategy, program financials, cost targets and Gateway schedules are met. • Organization and facilitation of key presentations including Stakeholder Updates, NPI Governance Meetings, NPI gateway reviews and NPI Issue Resolution Meetings as needed. • Quickly and correctly identify problems which may not be obvious and solve problems by determining the best course of action within departmental guidelines. • Management and coordination of development, pilot, field follow and first production product builds through Operations. • Builds relationships with other departments within the NPI program team. • Identifies cost containment opportunities. • Identifies trends and areas of focus for continuous improvement. • Guide and coach both junior members of the project management team as well as global cross functional areas representatives assigned to the relative NPI program. Requirements: • University degree or 10 years project management equivalent experience • 10 years of experience in Design, Development, Engineering or Operations. • 5 years of experience leading high performing, cross functional teams. • Engine/Electric Power Experience • Demonstrated strong personal initiative • Demonstrated strong communication skills • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to work well independently • Ability to quickly assemble cross functional teams to address program opportunities • Proficiency working with computer systems. Software programs used frequently include, but not limited to: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Teams, Word. Please note PE Global cannot assist with any sponsorship. Candidates must have a valid visa to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months. Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert