Product Development Program Manager - Beverage (Hybrid UK)

Newell Brands; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working system

LinkedIn Learning access

Discounts on Parker, Parker family etc

Job summary

Newell Brands in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager / Program Manager (Product Development) to lead medium- to high-complexity NPD projects in the Beverage category. You will guide cross-functional teams through the stage-gate process from concept to launch, delivering on scope, cost and schedule.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Leadership, using structured plans and rigorous governance to drive successful product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Project or programme management experience, including product development.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing several projects.
• Strong scheduling with work breakdown structures, dependencies, critical path management and recovery planning.
• Experience with MS Project, MS Planner, Project Online and SharePoint (Power BI would be a plus).

Responsibilities

• Independently lead medium- to high-complexity product development projects from initiation through launch.
• Create clear project plans including integrated schedules, key milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
• Drive delivery against agreed scope, cost, quality, timing and budget objectives.
• Bring teams together through effective meetings, clear communication and practical follow-up.
• Manage risk early by identifying issues, recommending mitigation plans and escalating where needed.
• Support stage-gate governance through accurate documentation, status reporting, change control and decision records.
• Influence without direct authority by building trust and holding project contributors accountable to commitments.
• Improve how projects are delivered by reviewing launch outcomes and recommending practical improvements for future work.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

MS Project / Planner

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Planner

Project Online

SharePoint

Job description

Newell Brands in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager / Program Manager (Product Development) to lead medium- to high-complexity NPD projects in the Beverage category. You will guide cross-functional teams through the stage-gate process from concept to launch, delivering on scope, cost and schedule.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Leadership, using structured plans and rigorous governance to drive successful product