Project Manager / Program Manager (Product Development) - Breville

Newell Brands; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

LinkedIn Learning

Bravo recognition program

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Employee assistance program

Inclusive culture initiatives

Job summary

Newell Brands' Manchester-based PMO team seeks a Program Manager to lead new product development for the Beverage category, guiding cross-functional teams from concept to launch.

You will manage scope, schedule and budgets, drive stage-gate governance, and collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain to deliver innovative products on time.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams on product development projects.
• Strong scheduling, dependencies, critical path and recovery planning.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Planner, Project Online and SharePoint; Power BI a plus.
• PM experience in beverage appliances or consumer products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead medium- to high-complexity product development projects from initiation through launch.
• Create clear project plans including integrated schedules, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
• Drive delivery against scope, cost, quality, timing and budget objectives.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with clear follow-up and accountability.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans.
• Support stage-gate governance with documentation and status reporting.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling capability

Clear stakeholder communication

Risk management

Tools

MS Project

MS Planner

Project Online

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Requisition ID16338-Posted07/27/2026-United Kingdom-Hybrid-Full-Time-R&D- Additional Job Posting Location(s) (2)

Alternate Locations:United Kingdom-England-Manchester; United Kingdom-England-Cheadle

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Reports to: Manager, Programme Management Office

Contract type: Permanent

Your Role and Team in a Nutshell

As Program Manager, you will lead New Product Development projects for our Kitchen business, with a focus on the Beverage category. You will guide cross-functional teams through the stage-gate process from concept to commercial launch, helping bring innovative products to market. You will work closely with colleagues in Engineering, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance and Leadership, using clear plans, sound judgement and strong relationships to keep projects moving.

We will support your development through regular feedback and access to online learning.

Your Key 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.

What You’ll Need

Minimum:

• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing several projects at the same time.
• Strong scheduling capability, including 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).

Your advantage:

• Ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and make sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Familiarity with basic manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Experience in beverage appliances, consumer products or manufacturing.
• Project Management Professional certification, Agile or Scrum experience, Lean Product Development or Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Confidence managing scope changes, budgets, issue resolution and root cause analysis.

What You Gain

Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.

Join us and benefit from:

• Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at home p.w.)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
• Bravo – our global recognition programme where teammates can recognise each other and exceptional work is rewarded
• Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
• Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
• Global Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for you and your family, complementing our commitment to your well-being at work and beyond
• Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
• Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster an inclusive culture
• Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership

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