NPI Project Manager

About Us

Expo Technologies is a global leader in hazardous area equipment protection, specialising in purge and pressurisation systems. With over 70 years of experience, we design, manufacture, and maintain systems that protect critical assets. Headquartered in Sunbury-on-Thames, UK, with offices in the USA, China, and Ireland, our 100+ employees serve industries such as oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and power generation to allow them to operate safely. At Expo, we prioritise quality, customer focus, and teamwork in all we do.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to manage New Product Development (NPI) projects from concept to delivery. As an NPI Project Manager, you will take full accountability for managing complex projects, including in-house designed products and externally sourced components. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, oversee the project lifecycle, and ensure successful delivery within time, scope, and budget. This is a great opportunity for an experienced project manager with a passion for product development in hazardous environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage project governance, controls, and documentation
  
  
• Lead the creation of business cases, including financial ROI calculations and cost management
  
  
• Ensure project delivery on time, on specification, and within budget
  
  
• Oversee project timeline, risk management, and change control
  
  
• Facilitate weekly project meetings and manage project reports
  
  
• Work with cross-functional teams in engineering, manufacturing, sales, quality, and marketing
  
  
• Support prototype builds, testing, and certification for product development
  
  
• Develop and implement quality systems and operating procedures for product launches
  
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of NPI processes and create training materials for internal teams
  
  Required Experience
  
  
• Proven expertise in project management, especially in product development and NPI processes
  
  
• Proven experience in managing New Product Development (NPI) projects from concept to delivery
  
  
• Demonstrable experience leading projects with mechanical, electrical, electronic, and software components
  
  
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and financial metrics such as ROI, NPV, and IRR
  
  
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and driving product development from concept through to launch
  
  
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to create compelling business cases for product development projects
  
  
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  
  
• ISO 9001 or other relevant quality systems experience
  
  
• Willingness to travel (10-20%) to meet project needs
  
  Preferred Experience
  
  
• Experience in developing products for hazardous environments (ATEX, IECEx)
  
  
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the pharmaceutical industry
  
  Why Work for Expo Technologies?
  
  At Expo Technologies, we believe in supporting our employees in every aspect of their careers and well-being. Here’s what makes us a great place to work:
  
  
• Career Growth & Learning – from day 1, we will provide you with a personalised development plans, training and professional memberships. Many of our employees have advanced into new or senior roles internally!
  
  
• Financial Rewards – Enjoy an annual discretionary bonus, a competitive pension with a 5% company match, commuting loans, cycle and tech schemes and many retail discounts along with financial planning support. We will even match your charity fundraising efforts!
  
  
• Work-Life Balance – We understand that flexibility is key to a healthy work-life balance. Our core working hours are 10am –12pm and 2pm – 4pm, allowing you to leave early or start late. On top of this, we finish at 1pm on Fridays.
  
  
• Family-Friendly Benefits – Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, plus extra financial support for new parents.
  
  
• Health & Wellbeing – Access private healthcare, specialist consultations, therapy treatments, 24/7 counselling services, gym discounts, and much more covered by our healthcare cash plan.
  
  Join us at Expo, where your contributions are valued, and your growth and well-being are supported.
  
  Expo Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees