Key Responsibilities:

New Product Development & Innovation

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  Lead the end-to-end
  New Product Development (NPD)
  process, from concept ideation and feasibility assessment through product launch and commercialization.
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  Identify new product opportunities based on market trends, consumer needs, customer feedback, and emerging industry developments.
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  Develop product concepts, specifications, cost targets, and commercialization plans aligned with business objectives.
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  Evaluate new ideas and product concepts based on commercial viability, technical feasibility, production capability, and profitability.

Project Management & Commercialization

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  Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards, and commercial objectives.
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  Establish clear project milestones, timelines, deliverables, and responsibilities across all relevant functions.
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  Coordinate product trials, prototypes, testing, validation, and pre-launch activities to ensure successful commercialization.
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  Identify potential project risks and develop practical solutions to overcome technical, operational, or commercial challenges.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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  Work closely with
  R&D, Production, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance
  teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
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  Translate customer and market requirements into clear product specifications and development briefs.
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  Coordinate with suppliers and external partners to source new materials, components, technologies, or solutions required for product development.
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  Ensure effective communication between technical and commercial teams to facilitate smooth product launches.

Product Costing & Commercial Evaluation

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  Work with Finance, Procurement, and relevant stakeholders to develop accurate product costing and establish commercially viable pricing.
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  Evaluate product margins, manufacturing costs, material costs, and potential return on investment.
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  Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering without compromising product quality or customer requirements.
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  Support commercial teams with product information, value propositions, and technical details during customer presentations and business development activities.

Product Testing & Quality

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  Coordinate product testing, validation, and performance evaluations to ensure products meet required specifications and quality standards.
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  Work closely with Quality and Production teams to identify and resolve product issues during trials and commercialization.
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  Ensure new products comply with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications where applicable.

Market & Competitor Intelligence

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  Monitor market trends, competitor products, technological developments, and customer preferences to identify opportunities for innovation.
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  Gather feedback from customers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to continuously improve product offerings.
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  Conduct competitor benchmarking and market assessments to strengthen product positioning and differentiation.

Launch & Post-Launch Management

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  Develop and execute product launch plans in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other relevant functions.
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  Ensure all product documentation, specifications, costing, samples, packaging, and commercial materials are ready prior to launch.
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  Monitor new product performance after launch and identify opportunities for improvement, optimization, or further product development.
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  Conduct post-launch reviews to assess commercial performance against initial objectives and identify lessons learned.

Process Improvement

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  Establish and continuously improve NPD processes, workflows, documentation, and project management practices.
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  Develop appropriate KPIs to measure NPD effectiveness, including development lead time, project success rate, launch performance, and commercial contribution.
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  Drive a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

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  Bachelor's Degree in
  Engineering, Product Development, Business, Science, Manufacturing, or a related discipline
  .
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  Minimum
  5–8 years of experience
  in New Product Development, Product Management, R&D, Project Management, or a related commercial/technical function.
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  Proven experience managing the
  end-to-end product development and commercialization process
  .
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  Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, or B2B environment will be advantageous.
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  Candidates with experience managing multiple NPD projects and working across technical and commercial functions are highly preferred.

Technical & Commercial Skills

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  Strong understanding of product development processes, product testing, commercialization, and manufacturing requirements.
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  Good commercial understanding with the ability to evaluate
  product costing, margins, pricing, and business viability
  .
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  Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, resources, and multiple stakeholders.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to evaluating product opportunities.
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly
  Excel and PowerPoint
  ; familiarity with ERP, PLM, or project management systems is an advantage.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

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  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and commercial teams.
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  Excellent project coordination and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
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  Proactive, commercially minded, and highly results-oriented.
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  Creative thinker with a strong interest in innovation and identifying new business opportunities.
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  Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple projects with competing priorities.
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  Strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to drive projects from concept through to successful commercialization.