Project Manager - New Product Development

Spectrum Brands-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Hybrid • Earth City, MO
Chemical Manufacturing
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This role leads and manages new product development (NPD) projects and product changes from conception to launch. The individual will facilitate cross-functional collaboration, plan and execute stage-gate processes, and drive continuous improvement within the NPD framework. Success in this role requires strong communication, project management, and leadership skills, along with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and direct reports.

  • Identify, plan, and coordinate cross functional team activities required to launch new and changing products.
  • Assist Sr. Project Manager in managing more complex NPD type projects.
  • Create and manage project timelines for cross-functional team and hold team members accountable for meeting deadlines.
  • Identify and call out project's critical path and key milestone dates.
  • Serve as liaison between Marketing, Graphics, R D, Regulatory, Packaging, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Contract Manufacturing departments.
  • Develop and execute project management methodologies to determine and track constraints for multiple, concurrent plans.
  • Communicate risk and project information to stakeholders.
  • Identify delays and challenge cross functional teams for resolution.
  • Facilitating new product development meetings - challenging development teams to identify and create resolution to roadblocks or delays.
  • Preparing reports, leading discussions, and publishing action items for offline project meetings.
  • Provide guidance and expertise with regards to guidelines and rules within the stage gate process ensuring all projects adhere to H&G business objectives.
  • Guide cross-functional team on all change processes.
  • Produce monthly key performance indicators (KPI) reports as they pertain to the product development process.
  • Provide input on monthly key project communications to be utilized by all levels of the organization.
  • Utilize task management within the NPD database to monitor project progression.
  • Entry of project descriptors with emphasis on milestone and key performance indicators.
  • Maintenance and upkeep to projects considering scope change or process interruption.
  • Ensure accuracy of task and data management.
  • Communicate project changes to teams for awareness.
  • Facilitation of NPD stage gate process improvements based on business needs.
  • Optimize and broaden data collection to improve KPI's.
  • Assist the Sr. Project Manager in developing new reporting and process improvement.
  • Research alternative project management methodologies for speed to market and project efficiencies.
  • Create and maintain a positive environment for all employees free of intimidation and harassment.
  • Must always understand and demonstrate safe work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Operations Management or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • 7-9 years of Project Management with CPG or Manufacturing experience.
  • PMI certification a plus.
  • Consumer product goods experience a plus.
  • Experience with automated scheduling tools and database systems.
  • Workfront experience is a plus.
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