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Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.\nSummary\nThe Program Manager II will be a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO) supporting the Kitchen business and is set out to develop world-class project execution. The main responsibility is to manage and guide a global cross-functional team through the stage-gate process in order to develop, commercialize and launch innovative product solutions that meet cost, schedule and scope requirements. 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Reports status of project progress and risks to leadership. \nLeads post launch audit output evaluations to recommend advancements for continuous improvement of project execution practices. \nEnsures project outputs are consistently high-quality deliverables, on time and within budget to all business objectives.\nCommunicates project expectations and plans to the project team members, leadership, and other stakeholders in a clear and concise fashion.\nLeads identification, negotiation, and support of resolution to issues within cross functional teams.\nMaintains documentation as required by the stage-gate development process.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree.\n5-7 years of relevant work experience in new product development and project leadership roles. Experience in Kitchen NPD preferred.\nPMP certification preferred.\nStrong focus and ability to facilitate relations between cross functional teams in various locations.\nExpertise in structured project management methodologies (e.g., critical path).\nFamiliarity with basic manufacturing processes and production planning.\nLogical and creative problem-solving and analytical skills.\nEnhanced working knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Project Online and SharePoint.\nDevelops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships.\nHighly effective organization and planning skills.\nAbility to support the needs of and interact appropriately with cross-functional personnel.\nNewell 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. 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