Program Manager II - Kitchen

Newell Brands; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Program Manager II to drive world-class project execution within the PMO for the Kitchen business. You will guide a global cross-functional team through stage-gate processes to develop, commercialize and launch innovative product solutions meeting cost, schedule and scope targets.

You will also analyze project planning accuracy, manage risk, and report status to leadership while leading effective weekly meetings and continuous improvement efforts across

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in new product development and project leadership.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across 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.
• Enhanced 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.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads New Product Development (NPD) projects of varying complexity.
• Leads project planning sessions to develop standardized timelines.
• Uses Project Planner to develop schedules with focus on critical path.
• Delivers PMO KPIs for timing, cost, quality and budget.
• Partners with Brand Marketing and R&D to define scope and design.
• Leads weekly team meetings to drive execution and completion.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks and reports progress to leadership.
• Conducts post-launch audits and drives continuous improvement.
• Ensures high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Structured methodologies

PMO processes

Problem-solving

PM tools proficiency

Relationship building

Organization & planning

Cross-functional stakeholder support

Tools

Microsoft Project

Project Online

SharePoint

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Location: Atlanta, GA or Huntersville, NC

Reports to: Manager, PMO (TBC)

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Summary

The Program Manager II will be a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO) supporting the Kitchen business and is set out to develop world-class project execution. The main responsibility is to manage and guide a global cross-functional team through the stage-gate process in order to develop, commercialize and launch innovative product solutions that meet cost, schedule and scope requirements. Additionally, the PM II will facilitate both the accuracy and analysis of project planning & report out.

Responsibilities

• Independently leads New Product Development (NPD) projects of various complexity.
• Leads project planning sessions to collaboratively develop standardized timelines (networks) for projects.
• Utilizes Project Planner tool 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience in new product development and project leadership roles. Experience in Kitchen NPD preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 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.
• Enhanced 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.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.