Program Manager

Helen of Troy L P (Texas L P) - Marlborough, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Marlborough, MA

About the position

The Program Manager will play a crucial role in the Engineering department at Helen of Troy, overseeing the end-to-end development of new beauty appliance products. This position involves collaboration with various teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The Program Manager will manage multiple concurrent development projects for leading beauty brands, ensuring effective communication and alignment across functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end development of new beauty appliance products.
• Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams including product development, engineering, industrial design, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Manage and supervise the development process from concept to launch.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent development projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with internal partners to define project scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies as needed.
• Drive decision-making processes and ensure alignment across functional teams.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between engineering, design, manufacturing, and other departments involved in the product development lifecycle.
• Manage and lead project review meetings and communicate to the leadership team on key achievements and project risks.
• Monitor project progress, identify dependencies, and take proactive measures to address any roadblocks.
• Regularly report project status, turning points, and key metrics to partners.
• Study competitive products to benchmark against new product designs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in program or project management, preferably in the consumer electronics or beauty industry.
• Proven track record to manage sophisticated, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of product development processes, including design, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with manufacturing partners and align key project objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the skill for motivating teams and driving results.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, systems, electrical, or general engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a consumer product development or high-volume consumable manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• A passion for developing innovative and consumer-centric beauty appliances.
• Experience using Pro-Engineer (Creo) to craft consumer appliances or other 3D CAD software.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Understanding of development process for hard goods or electromechanical products.

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance