Associate, Program Manager

Company: Newell Brands
Location: Boca Raton
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Title: **Associate Program Manager**

Location: Boca Raton, FL

Reports to: Program Manager 2

Job Summary:

The responsibility of an Associate Program Manager (APM) is to lead a cross-functional development team in order to develop, and launch innovative product solutions that meet cost, schedule and scope requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Leads projects with support from Management to deliver project timing, cost, and quality

+ Collaboratively develop timelines for projects with the cross functional team

+ Partner with Brand & Product Marketing to define project scope and consumer requirements

+ Work with broader R&D team to develop product test plans to confirm requirements

+ Establish team meetings & communication methods that drive project execution

+ Communicates project expectations and plans to the project team members, management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion

+ Identifies and supports the resolution to issues within cross functional teams

+ Leads the stage-gate development process for the project

+ Escalates issues quickly and ensures proper management visibility

Ideal Candidate Profile:

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or in a related field with equivalent working experience

+ 0-2 years of experience in product development and project leadership roles

+ Logical and creative problem-solving and analytical skills

+ Is aware of project management tools such as Microsoft Project Online and SharePoint

+ Basic review skills of 3d Cad designs (Creo) is preferred

+ Possesses influencing skills (leads by example and interpretation of cause-effect impact)

+ Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships

+ Effective organization and planning skills

+ Ability interact appropriately with cross-functional personnel

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills are required

+ Exhibits self-confidence

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, Dymo, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Coleman, Marmot, Oster, Sunbeam, FoodSaver, Mr. Coffee, Graco, Baby Jogger, NUK, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Contigo, First Alert, and Yankee Candle. For hundreds of millions of consumers, Newell Brands makes life better every day, where they live, learn, work and play. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal OpportunityEmployers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Newell Brands is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide all employees and applicants for employment with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, immigration status, marital status, military status, any covered veteran status, disability status, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities or any other basis prohibited by law.

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