Program Manager, Beauty

Join our Engineering team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon and Olive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

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Position: Program Manager, Beauty

Department: Engineering

Work Location: Marlborough, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of projects that drive our strategic direction and goals. You are the cross-functional leader of your program team, and you will drive accountability and engage the team to ensure the proper execution of our development objectives. You will manage the development process from concept to go-to-market and be accountable for the day-to-day new product development activities for leading beauty brands, such as Drybar, Hot Tools, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Utilizing risk management techniques, you will equip your team with known issues, identify potential parallel paths, and guide them to address unknown risks in a way that mitigates impact to our time to market and effectively communicates our action plan to the executive leadership team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated project management delivering beauty appliances on time, within budget, and within quality standards.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent development projects for beauty.
• Own the full project life cycle from intake to delivery and act as the primary source of contact for cross functional partners.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally between all key departments (marketing, product development, engineering, design, manufacturing, overseas partners).
• Facilitate meetings and design reviews, capturing key ideas, decisions, issues, and action items in meeting notes.
• Regularly report project status, milestones, and key metrics to stakeholders.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies as needed.
• Monitor project progress, identify dependencies and proactively address roadblocks.
• Proactively identify and make recommendations to solve problems, roadblocks, and/or bottlenecks.
• Drive timely decision making; capture and communicate its impact on risk, cost and schedule.
• Lead project review meetings and communicate to the leadership team on key milestones, and project risks.
• Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Ensure product documentation and specifications are available as needed during development and post-launch.
• Efficiently maintain, identify and implement new divisional processes, systems, and tools. Navigate complex processes and lead others in improvements.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Proven experience in program or project management, preferably in the consumer electronics or beauty industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Demonstrated delivery of projects within budget and schedule constraints in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of product development processes, including design, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
• Utilize clear, effective, and open communication to strengthen team relations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years in project management or technical program management in the consumer product development and/or high-volume consumable manufacturing environment
• Solid Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Proficiency
• Experience in Project Management Software (e.g. Smartsheet, Basecamp, or similar.)
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• A passion for developing innovative and consumer-centric beauty products
• Engineering or technical degree
• Beauty cosmetics experience
• PMP certification or equivalent

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, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.