Spectrum Brands, Inc · 4 hours ago
Project Manager 2
St Charles, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expSpectrum Brands, Inc is a leading supplier of consumer products for the home, lawn and garden markets. The Project Manager 2 role involves leading and managing new product development projects from conception to launch, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within the NPD framework.
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Responsibilities
Identify, plan, and coordinate cross functional team activities required to launch new and changing products
Assist Senior Manager Project Management on Project Management Office improvements
Create and manage project timelines for cross-functional teams 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
Qualification
Required
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
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong working knowledge of ideation stage-gate processes and milestone methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Project or similar project management software
Experience with automated scheduling tools and database systems
Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk/benefit and act decisively
Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
Demonstrated success as both a team leader and collaborative team member
Skilled in effective meeting facilitation and management
High level of organizational and motivational capabilities
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Proficient in PC applications including spreadsheets, word processing, and presentations
Capable of managing multiple product development projects simultaneously
Able to respectively challenge existing processes and perspectives, facilitating productive conversations with stakeholders at all levels to advance project and portfolio outcomes
Preferred
PMI certification a plus
Consumer product goods experience a plus
Workfront experience is a plus
Company
Spectrum Brands, Inc
WE MAKE LIVING BETTER AT HOME. Spectrum Brands is a home essentials company trusted by millions of consumers around the world.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (9)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.28MKey Investors
Barclays Investment BankEuropean CommissionTechstars
2022-08-24Acquired
2022-03-20Series Unknown· $5M
2022-02-02Series A· $2.26M
Leadership Team
David Maura, CFA
Executive Chairman & CEO
Carol Anderson
Vice President Chief Financial Officer - Global Auto Care
Recent News
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