Senior Manager, Product Development, Tools - Boston, MA, United States - Helen of Troy

Description

Join our Product Development team at Helen of Troy as our Senior Manager, Product Development, Tools (hybrid work onsite and from home), and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands:

OXO,

Hydro Flask,

Osprey,

Honeywell

PUR

Braun

Vicks

Hot Tools

Drybar

Curlsmith

Revlon

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Work Location: Boston, MA

What you will be doing:

We are looking for a beauty savvy, passionate product developer to join our team as the Sr Manager of Product Development for our Beauty Tools.

Start the conceptualization phase of the product development process, collaborating on the concepts and turning them into detailed briefs with innovative POD's and claims to support each and every new launch.

Ensures the uniqueness of the product experience delivers upon the brand strategy, collaborating closely with marketing on the positioning to support claims, building value analysis into every new development.

Responsible for completing all of product development functions across the process from concept to launch, working cross functionally and closely partnering with Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Legal and Supply Chain in Asia for the beauty tools product pipeline for Helen of Troy.

Create beauty tools within the product roadmaps and will be responsible for execution of the day-to-day product development activities completing the product pipeline, deliver accurate product cost estimates for project financial justification, establishing product specs for the briefs, working hand in hand with ID and Engineering, evaluates prototypes, and ensures production meets all product design functionality and performance requirements.

Responsible for the overall timelines to ensure all product development tasks are met on time, all parties have alignment; including the VP of Product Development, VP of Marketing, Engineers and Design.

Report out on project status updates, risks, helping to suggest solutions to mitigate risks, ensuring the product development timeline and tasks are moving forward on time and all product measurables and key turning points are aligned to throughout the NPD process along the way.

Works closely with Marketing in each step of the development process, keeping them informed of status updates, sample feedback, aligning on communication, partnering with them on delivering the unmet needs, reviewing copy and education materials to ensure accuracy of product as it was intended.

Follow and maintain the product roadmap timeline which improves resource utilization.

Prepare and present projects for project/design reviews, tooling reviews, brainstorm sessions, weekly team meetings, etc. per the NPD process. Reports out in Phase Reviews and dashboard meetings, works with management to resolve obstacles, evaluate risks, and recommend solutions.

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

Ability to harness the team's technical creativity and transform it into specific design solutions that meet schedule, cost, and product performance goals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to problem solve.

Strong attention to detail and ability to switch between projects without sacrificing quality and accuracy.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for product development in beauty, staying up to date with industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree

7+ years in the personal care industry within product development.

Experience in product development in beauty/personal care -prefer experience with beauty tools.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and to identify when assistance is needed and seek help from appropriate parties.

Excellent communicator with the ability to present technical risks and ideas to all levels.

Proven experience understanding and working with/around a sophisticated patent environment.

Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with engineers

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.

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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.

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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, and Drybar – 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.