NPD Manager

We are Bobcat. A community powered by people. Across 16 countries and 50 nationalities, we have over 2,500 employees, 300 dealers in EMEA and a world-class innovation centre that’s breaking new ground every day. We’ve been engineering powerful machines and transforming how the world works for more than 60 years. From construction to agriculture, our products make an impact. We empower people to accomplish more, and we’re proud of that. It’s our people that make it possible. We value the skill and expertise that surrounds us. As part of our team, you’ll find career opportunities that will challenge, inspire, and reward you. We believe that together we can unearth something extraordinary.

We are looking for NPD Manager to join our team at Bobcat.

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As an NPD Manager at Bobcat, you’ll play a key role in driving new product development projects forward across Compact EMEA. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, support decision-making at key project gates, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the right level of quality for internal and external customers.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Manages, coordinates and supports cross-functional NPD project teams through every stage of the project lifecycle

- Tracks progress, risks, milestones, and key deliverables to keep projects on schedule

- Prepares and supports gate reviews, project updates, and leadership presentations

- Works closely with stakeholders across Product Management, Sales, Finance, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Operations

- Helps improve NPD processes, tools, systems, and ways of working across the region

- Supports the team with training, guidance, and practical project coordination

- Brings structure, clarity, and momentum to complex projects with multiple priorities

What sets you apart:

- At least 5 years of experience in project management or a similar cross-functional role within an industrial environment

- Strong business acumen with the ability to understand project numbers, cost implications, and financial priorities

- Strong analytical thinking, excellent organisation, communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities and challenging deadlines

- Experience in construction equipment, automotive, or another related industrial sector is an advantage

- Good command of MS Office and Teams applications.

- Fluent English, additional languages are welcome

- Relevant project certification is advantage

What you get in return:

- Attractive salary added with the annual bonus scheme and regular salary increase

- Contribution to pension of 3% gross salary after the probation period

- Meal vouchers

- 25 days of paid leave

- Flexible work hours according to the company policy

- International working teams (colleagues from 32 different countries)

- An opportunity to be a part of a global market leader

- Personal and professional growth through career development, training, and education.

At Bobcat, we support equal opportunities, value diversity of skills, perspectives and cultures and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.