Program Manager

Helen of Troy•Marlborough, MA

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Engineering & Design division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes Braun, PUR, Honeywell, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of projects that drive our strategic direction and goals. You are the cross-functional leader of your program team, and you will drive accountability and engage the team to ensure the proper execution of our development objectives. Utilizing risk management techniques, you will equip your team with known issues, identify potential parallel paths, and guide them to address unknown risks in a way that mitigates impact to our time to market and effectively communicates our action plan to the executive leadership team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated product development abilities in consumer products (Beauty/cosmetics brands preferred). Must have a proactive work style and be comfortable managing multiple projects on a global basis.

Requirements

Possess pro-active attitude and provide leadership, project management, and teamwork skills to interact with a cross-functional global team and direct them in achieving assigned goals and objectives.
Ability to manage multiple projects while remaining flexible and adaptable.
Demonstrated delivery of projects within budget and schedule constraints in a challenging environment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to direct/devise engineering tests if needed.
Effective communication skills include ability to provide concise and accurate directions on projects.
Ability to identify issues, assess technical and project alternatives and risks, and implement solutions while keeping the projects on track.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project, Smartsheet's.
Ability to travel 5% as needed.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
3+ years of experience managing projects in the consumer products or small appliance industry.
3+ years of experience in mechanical or chemical engineering.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Working experience of beauty and cosmetics brands.
Basic knowledge of DHF requirements.
Beauty/Cosmetics Product experience.

Responsibilities

Work closely with a cross-functional global team.
Communicate with teams effectively on program schedule and progress.
Take a lead role in scheduling and managing the development of new products.
Use New Product Development process to effectively drive program progress.
Drive and maintain multiple program schedules and budgets up to date and report status of projects on a regular basis.
Responsible for technical feasibility assessment, program scoping, and program budget and schedule.
Will manage others to ensure product documentation and specifications are available to support timely procurement.
Provide support to technical teams as needed.
Maintain readily accessible Project Files.
Communicate effectively with team on program schedule and progress.
Lead and organize program reviews in all phases.
Solve problems occurring during the execution of the programs.
Ensure product documentation and specifications are available as needed during development and post-launch.
Work with Project Engineers and contract manufacturers to provide technical solutions and conduct design reviews as needed.
Foster mutually beneficial relationships with domestic and international suppliers through a collaborative and co-development approach.