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At Notpla, we create disappearing packaging carefully engineered for a healthy planet. Founded on the belief that nature knows best, we’re an innovative, ideas and action-oriented scale-up developing and manufacturing packaging solutions from seaweed and plants that disappear naturally.We are currently looking to recruit a Delivery Manager to be a part of our Technology & Operations team.

At Notpla, we strongly believe in our mission and our employees' ability to help us achieve our goals. We encourage everyone who joins us to develop and grow and take responsibility for your domain without micromanagement. Our objective is to foster a fantastic business culture that is reflected in our working policies and environment.

Besides offering exciting roles and a great working environment, Notpla provides competitive salaries, the potential for EMI Share Options, a zero-carbon pension scheme, discounts with local businesses, and subsidised social activities. Our flexible working policy allows you to work at your own pace.

We are a social business with regular clubs and events, and we are proud of how our diverse workplace has created a community that is all pushing towards the common goal of making plastic disappear.

The Delivery / Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing complex projects across our products, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables within budget constraints. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful project management, technical & technical project management expertise, and a strong commitment to quality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and guide project teams, fostering collaboration and efficient communication among team members and stakeholders.

• Possess in-depth technical knowledge relevant to the project, allowing for informed decision-making and troubleshooting technical issues.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise the impact on project timelines and deliverables.

• Allocate and manage project resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to ensure optimal utilisation.

• Regularly communicate project progress, updates, and challenges to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.

• Troubleshoot technical problems and collaborate with technical teams to find timely and effective solutions.

• Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed established standards and client expectations.

• Adapt to changing project requirements and implement necessary adjustments to project plans and resources.

• Ensure the timely delivery of project milestones and final deliverables, adhering to agreed-upon timelines and deadlines.

• Oversee the transition from development to production, ensuring smooth scaling of processes and technologies

• Evaluate project processes and outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing lessons learned for future projects.

• Foster a positive and motivating team environment, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on delivery and technical projects.

• Strong technical expertise in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, chemistry, material science, etc).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Experience in project management tools.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We’re hard to define because what we’re doing hasn’t been done before.

Notpla is a sustainable packaging start-up founded in 2014. A combination of designers, chemists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. We create advanced packaging solutions made from seaweed and other natural materials as an alternative to single-use plastic.

We received multiple awards and grants from Innovate UK and the Ellen Macarthur Foundation for our innovative product “Ooho” – an edible and fully biodegradable sachet. Our portfolio has now extended with multiple innovation solutions.

We're committed to creating a working environment where every member of our team can bring their full self to work regardless of their race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.