Program Manager II — NPD & Cross-Functional Lead

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

Job description

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