Program Manager, New Product Development

About the role

Join our Wellness team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Department

Wellness

Work Location

Marlborough MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Schedule

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

• Manage healthcare and wellness New Product Development programs from concept to production.
• Develop consumer, electromechanical products and manage multiple programs on a global basis.
• Achieve assigned goals and objectives through interaction with a cross-functional global team.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to plan, schedule, and execute NPD programs.
• Utilize Helen of Troy New Product Development process to drive program progress and manage risks.
• Communicate program progress, risks, schedule, costs, quality, and performance to global cross-functional teams.
• Manage/create product documentation and specifications to support timely execution.
• Provide guidance for technical solutions and conduct design reviews, FMEA’s (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), and risk assessments.
• Create and maintain accessible program files (Design History File) and appropriate documentation based on established regulatory and quality systems.

Skills Needed To Be Successful In This Role

• Demonstrated abilities with designing and manufacturing consumer and/or medical devices.
• Leadership and teamwork skills to interact with a cross-functional global team and direct them in achieving assigned goals and objectives.
• Ability to handle multiple programs while remaining flexible and adaptable.
• Proven track record in program management, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (MS Excel, Project, Outlook, Word).
• Working knowledge of FDA, ISO, UL, and Design History Files.
• Strong communication skills including ability to provide concise and accurate status of programs on a weekly basis.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability to identify issues, assess technical and program alternatives while managing risks to keep programs on track.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience working in consumer goods, medical, or any equivalent regulated industry.
• Good technical knowledge of plastic part design, electronics, firmware, and software as used in consumer products.
• Proven track record in program management, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (MS Excel, Project, Outlook, Word).
• Working knowledge of FDA, ISO, UL, and Design History Files.
• Basic knowledge of CAD.
• Ability to join virtual meetings in the early morning or evening for international calls as needed outside standard business hours.
• Able to travel internationally (Europe + Asia) (15%).

Preferred Qualification

• Working knowledge of IEC 62304.
• Understanding of safety requirements and medical device regulatory submission in Europe (MDD/MDR) and USA (FDA).

What You Will Earn

The salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $88,000 - 110,000 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts and may not be applicable to other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance.

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
• Education Assistance