Junior Product Development Manager
- Marketing & Innovation
- Full-time
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Waterlooville, England, United Kingdom
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An opportunity has arisen within the Hygiene & well-being, innovation & product development team, for a junior product development manager to support new product introductions (NPI) into the business
Main Tasks:
● Work closely with colleagues to support the technical progression of new products, technology and services.
● Support the development and testing of early prototypes and product concepts
● Capture technical learning and test data in comprehensive written reports.
● Provide technical recommendations and solutions to problems where applicable.
● Interface and communicate technically with internal stakeholders and external suppliers globally as necessary.
● Support qualification of ‘off the shelf’ technologies for re-application into the business, ensuring that these new innovations meet exacting performance, quality, regulatory and cost requirements.
● Work closely with and support the project manager to create agendas attend product development meetings and write actions & minutes. Record progress and drive completion of actions through project management tools such as JIRA
Requirements:
● A degree or equivalent working experience in the field of engineering, or product development.
● A good communicator, calm under pressure and capable of managing multiple priorities.
● Good problem-solving skills with the ability to generate and interpret complex technical data, and provide conclusions and recommendations for follow-up action accordingly.
● Able to collaborate within multi-functional teams, working beyond direct sphere of influence to deliver results. Effective partnering with peers to deliver against common goals (both face to face and within ‘virtual’ teams).
● Ability to communicate both verbally and in written format to different levels within an organization.
● Commercially minded, ability to assess the commercial viability of processes and new development initiatives.
● Working knowledge and use of common IT applications including Microsoft Office. Experiences of graphic design, CAD and Project Management software advantageous
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
- 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in service benefit
- Healthcare
- Free parking
At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.
We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([email protected]) if you need anything
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join the Rentokil Initial family.
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