Maternity cover for 12 months
The Role
Reporting directly to the Innovation and New Product Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying new opportunities for developing a new marketable product from concept to distribution. As the New Product Development Lead you will have a hybrid role between project management and product management you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop tangible products and services that contribute to Transport for Wales' growth and success.
Role responsibilities
- Product Development: Identifying new opportunities for developing new marketable product's from concept to distribution.
- Product Improvement: Improving existing product's to meet customers' needs better and invigorate a current market.
- Industry Research: Analysing industry trends and benchmarking direct and indirect competitors.
- Market and User Research: Conducting and using customer and market research to identify needs and preferences.
Who we're looking for
- Proven experience in Product development or a related role.
- Robust understanding of market dynamics, trends, and business strategy.
- Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully managing new product projects.
- Effective communication and presentation skills
Welsh Language Skills
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Equal Opportunities
We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."
Who we are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
It is likely interviews will take place within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.
