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Newell Brands · 2 days ago

Program Manager I

Huntersville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Independently leads New Product Development (NPD) projects of various complexity.

Leads project planning sessions to collaboratively develop standardized timelines (networks) for projects.

Utilizes MS Project to develop project schedules with a focus on the critical path.

Responsible for delivering key PMO Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of project timing, cost, quality, and budget.

Partners with Brand Marketing and R&D to define project scope & design.

Lead formal weekly team meetings and communication methods that drive project execution and completion.

Identifies, monitors, and recommends mitigation plans to project risk. Reports status of project progress and risks to leadership.

Participates in/leads post launch audit output evaluations to recommend advancements for continuous improvement of project execution practices.

Ensures project outputs are consistently high-quality deliverables, on time and within budget to all business objectives.

Communicates project expectations and plans to the project team members, leadership, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion.

Leads identification, negotiation, and support of resolution to issues within cross functional teams.

Maintains documentation as required by the stage-gate development process.

Qualification

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New Product DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationProject Management MethodologiesManufacturing ProcessesProduction PlanningMicrosoft ProjectProject OnlineSharePointProblem-SolvingLogical ThinkingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationPlanningPMP Certification

Required

Bachelor’s degree

3-5 years of relevant work experience in new product development and project leadership roles

Strong focus and ability to facilitate relations between cross functional teams in various locations

Expertise in structured project management methodologies (e.g., critical path)

Familiarity with basic manufacturing processes and production planning

Logical and creative problem-solving and analytical skills

Working knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Project Online and SharePoint

Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships

Highly effective organization and planning skills

Ability to support the needs of and interact appropriately with cross-functional personnel

Preferred

PMP certification

Company

Newell Brands

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Newell Brands is a consumer goods company that offers commercial, learning, and recreation products.

Founded in 1903

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.newellrubbermaid.com

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