Furniture Design Project Leader
1 month ago
We are seeking an experienced team leader with a background in product design, furniture, or manufacturing to oversee the entire lifecycle of new product development projects.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating project timelines with department heads, and maintaining all project documentation.
Your primary objective will be to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will also be responsible for preparing presentations to update senior management on project progress and communicating any project risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities- Manage project timelines and coordinate with department heads to ensure timely delivery.
- Maintain all project documentation, including trackers, plans, and reports.
- Organise team meetings and take notes to ensure the team's weekly priority lists and actions are updated and shared.
- Track project progress and provide regular feedback to senior management, communicating any project risks and opportunities.
- Prepare presentations to update senior management on project progress as required.
- Update data within our new product information sheets.
- Log the project working hours for the NPD & Materials teams.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience of project planning and project planning tools, managing physical products.
- Excellent MS office knowledge, particularly MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
- The ability to multitask to a high level and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good research and report writing skills.
- A background in Manufacturing and / or Design, or an interest in design / product development would be advantageous.
- You must be passionate about the brand, have a curious mindset, and be willing to learn.
- Have a flexible, can-do attitude to work.
Pineapple Contracts offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including:
- Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024.
- Competitive pay.
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, and access to 100s of deals and discounts.
- 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays.
- Extra day's leave for your birthday.
- On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour.
- Regular team socials and events.
- Fruit and snacks are provided daily.
- Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes.
- High quality office environment.
- Sustainability focused business.
- Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station.
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