Design Project Manager

3 months ago

Aylesford, United Kingdom Pineapple Contracts Full time

JOB TITLE: Design Project Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Product Officer

LOCATION: Aylesford, UK. Office based

WORKING HOURS: 8.00am – 4.30pm, Office based

A bit about the role

We are seeking an experienced Design Project Manager with a background in product design, furniture, or manufacturing. In this role, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of new product development projects, from initial concept through to final production. The ideal candidate is a skilled multi-tasker who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is eager to contribute to our growth journey at Pineapple.

Some of the key responsibilities

  • Plotting project timelines in coordination with the Heads of Department.
  • Maintaining all project documentation, such as trackers, plans and reports.
  • Communicating with team members regularly in assigning tasks and updating progress.  
  • Organising team meetings and note taking, ensuring the team’s weekly priority lists and actions are updated and shared.
  • Tracking project progress and providing regular feedback to Heads of Department and Senior Management, communicating any project risks and opportunities.
  • Preparing presentations to update senior management on project progress as required on behalf of the NPD & Materials team.
  • Maintaining record keeping spreadsheet of quotations for review with the Head of Product Development.
  • Liaising with our transport team to organise delivery and pick up of products.
  • Component ordering and raising PO’s.
  • Updating data within our new product information sheets.
  • Assisting with keeping product costing sheets up to date.
  • Logging the NPD & Materials teams’ project working hours.
  • Assisting the team in product research and report generation as required.
  • Maintain log of patent applications and IP clearance, keeping design protection records up to date.

Requirements

 

  • Proven experience of project planning and project planning tools, managing physical products.
  • Excellent MS office knowledge, particularly MS PowerPoint and MS Excel. In the future we will be using MS Projects.
  • Highly organised with an exceptional eye for detail.
  • 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.
  • Must be passionate about the brand, with a curious mindset who is willing to learn.  
  • Have a flexible, can-do attitude to work.
  • Confident, with the ability to be proactive.
  • Hardworking, conscientious and take pride in your work.
  • Able to work to tight deadlines.
  • A high degree of self-motivation and drive.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • You embody our company people values:
    • Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals.
    • Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self-motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals.
    • Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes.
    • Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others.
    • Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach.

Why work for us

Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA.

Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.

Benefits

What we offer you

    • Proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024
    • Competitive pay
    • Pension scheme
    • Healthcare Cash Plan – You can claim for medical expenses, dentist or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts
    • 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
    • Extra day’s leave for your birthday
    • Workplace nursery scheme
    • On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour
    • Regular team socials and events
    • Monthly pizza Friday
    • Fruit and snacks are provided daily
    • Employee referrals bonus scheme
    • Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes
    • Company volunteering day
    • High quality office environment
    • Sustainability focused business
    • Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.

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