Project Manager, Design

Helen of Troy•New York, NY

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager, Design Team serves as an operational partner to Helen of Troy’s Home & Outdoor Design organization, supporting work for OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey. Working with the Senior Director of Industrial Design, design and design engineering team members, and cross-functional business leaders, the role improves organizational efficiency through project planning, resource allocation, workload management, and coordination of product development activities. The position maintains schedules, forecasts capacity, identifies resource needs and timeline dependencies, and tracks project milestones, decisions, and action items. It also supports financial stewardship by helping assess project value, financial performance, and return on investment in relation to design resources and team capacity. The role is based in New York, NY, with a flexible hybrid model. The standard schedule calls for in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely Monday and Friday. Hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary according to business needs and manager expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Home Products, or a related field.
At least 4 years of related experience.
Project management experience, ideally in product development, a creative environment, an industrial design consultancy, a marketing agency, or a graphic design environment.
Experience with project management software such as Smartsheet or Basecamp.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
A proven track record of managing projects from kickoff through phase planning and delivery.
Experience collaborating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Self-starter with exceptional communication skills.
Problem-solving and resolution skills to mitigate project risks.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective cross-departmental relationships.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills for communicating strategy, data, and relevant information to diverse stakeholders.
Critical thinking and analytical skills to help adjust project direction.
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of industrial design and engineering processes.
Experience working at a CPG brand, industrial design firm, or advertising agency.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage integrated project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and interdependencies.
Identify project risks and obstacles and implement mitigation strategies.
Support portfolio planning by balancing priorities across concurrent product development initiatives.
Forecast team capacity, assess resource needs, and advise leadership on staffing requirements, constraints, and allocation strategies.
Allocate resources according to project priorities and leadership direction while maintaining balanced workloads.
Coordinate cross-functional activities, decisions, and schedules with leadership and product teams.
Document key decisions, action items, and next steps, and ensure accountability and follow-through.
Report project status, risks, and progress, and communicate project plans and priorities between business units and the internal design team.
Establish and maintain project management processes and documentation standards.
Implement project management tools, processes, and planning methodologies to improve design team effectiveness.
Support financial stewardship by providing visibility into financial performance, resource investments, and project value relative to design team capacity.