Interim Project Manager - Product Launch

Position: Interim Project Manager - New Product Launch
Interim / Fractional Product Launch Project Manager (2-3 days per week)

Rate: £450-£475 per day
Start:
February

Location:

Midlands (mostly remote with occasional site visits)

We are partnering with an established Midlands-based engineering business that designs and supplies professional electrical and power tool solutions for trade and industrial markets. The company works closely with overseas manufacturing partners and sells through both trade and online channels.

They are looking for a fractional / interim Product Launch Project Manager to support a series of new product launches over the next 6-7 months. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role suited to a strong operator who knows what "good" looks like when bringing technical products to market.

What you'll be doing

You will own and coordinate the end-to-end product launch process, including:

Planning out timelines, milestones, and dependencies for each launch

Building and maintaining a clear Gantt plan and keeping it on track

Proactively chasing stakeholders to ensure work is delivered on time

Managing the launch process for an online-first business, including:

Product set-up and readiness

Imagery and visual assets

Product descriptions and data

Marketing campaigns and launch collateral

Merchandising in the online store, including planograms and placement

Pricing alignment and approvals

Working closely with:

Internal teams (buying, product, operations, marketing)

An external marketing agency

A China-based manufacturing partner

Ensuring all product information is correctly managed in the PIM system

Supporting KPI tracking and reporting post-launch to assess performance and improvements

What we're looking for

You'll be a great fit if you have:

Proven experience managing new product launches, ideally in:

Technical products

Electrical products

Power tools or professional equipment

Direct experience launching products for an online business

Strong project management skills - structured, organised, and proactive

The ability to influence and coordinate multiple teams without formal authority

Experience working with overseas suppliers (ideally China)

A practical, hands-on approach - this is a "get things done" role

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