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Newell Brands Program Manager I, Marketing/Retail Activation in Atlanta, Georgia
Job ID: 4568
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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
The Program Manager I takes ownership of U.S. and Canada projects that involve design, development, and/or logistical organization of Marketing & Sales Planning initiatives. The PM I organizes projects, creates timelines, updates statuses, helps in planning and communications, and assists the teams in finding creative solutions when needed. This person keeps multiple cross-functional teams on target, builds and updates projects, manages scope and delivers the project requirements on time. This role will be responsible for managing the delivery of multiple programs of varying complexity at any one time!
Pleae note this is NOT a technical project/program manager role.
Program Management and delivery of Derivative projects. This scope includes:
Responsible for the end-to-end cross-functional oversight and delivery of derivative new items in U.S. and Canada through a gated process. These projects may include temporary displays, graphic/language updates, case quantities, regulatory updates, and seasonal promotional packs.
Lead, develop and execute best-in-class temporary, semi-permanent and/or permanent merchandising solutions. This role manages internal and external resources in achieving display objectives for each brand while meeting timelines.
Responsible for being an expert in display standards and guidelines within assigned channels and/or customers. Manages flow of information and requests from Brand Marketing, Customer Sales Planning, Finance, Sales, etc.
Tracking and supporting the display development process, understanding scale and cost implications, and striving to improve the in-store experience for shoppers through best-in-class merchandising. Communicate project details to manufacturing & third party supplier for design/development/quoting & labor information
Understand project timelines from supply chain and third party supplier.
Manage the correct network deliverables to ensure on time go to market
Working closely with cross-functional team to ensure that projects are tracking, and all roles and responsibilities are being met. Pro-actively identify risks and work collaboratively with subject matter experts to put mitigation plans in place in advance.
Liaise between production facility and suppliers to troubleshoot production concerns
Brings creative solutions to commercialization challenges
Regularly provide feedback and actively participate in the improvement of project management practices. Focus on streamlining process & data inputs to drive cost efficiency
Role is based in Atlanta
Travel up to 30% (including international – Canada)
Must have a valid passport upon start date
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor degree is required
Project management experience is required
3-5 years CPG (consumer packaged goods) experience in Project Management, Supply Chain or Engineering function is highly desired
Self-motivated, collaborative, organized, with a strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and manage timelines
Strategic thinking, self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to build strong business relationships across all functions of the organization
Efficient & clear communication – verbally and written with all levels of a multi-tier organization
The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
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.