Project Manager, Design at Helen of Troy in New York, NY

Job description

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our OXO , Osprey, and Hydro Flask brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. 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! Position: Project Manager, Design Department: OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey Work Location: New York, NY 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: The Project Manager, Design Team serves as a critical operational partner to the Home & Outdoor Design organization, supporting the team behind industry-leading brands including OXO, Hydro Flask, and Osprey . Working closely with the Senior Director of Industrial Design, Industrial design and design engineering team members, and cross functional business leaders, this role drives organizational efficiency through strategic project planning, resource allocation, and workload management. The position is responsible for maintaining project schedules, forecasting team capacity, identifying resource gaps, managing timeline dependencies and cascading impacts, and ensuring alignment across product development activities. In addition, the Design Team Project Manager facilitates collaboration through meeting coordination, milestone tracking, and documentation of key decisions and action items. The role also supports financial stewardship across the design portfolio ensuring product development resources are focused on the most impactful opportunities through continuous evaluation of project value, financial performance, and return on investment. Scheduling & Resource Management Develop and manage integrated project schedules, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and interdependencies to ensure successful execution. Identify project risks, anticipate obstacles, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain project momentum. Support portfolio planning by balancing priorities across multiple concurrent product development initiatives. Forecast team capacity, assess resource needs, and advise leadership on staffing requirements, constraints, and allocation strategies. Allocate resources based on project priorities and leadership direction while maintaining balanced and sustainable workloads. Coordinate cross-functional activities, decisions, and schedules with leadership and product teams to support project execution. Communications Document key decisions, action items, and next steps, ensuring accountability and follow-through. Maintain visibility of project status, risks, and progress through effective reporting and communication. Ensure project plans and priorities are clearly communicated between business units and the internal design team. Strategic Support Establish and maintain project management processes and documentation standards Implement project management tools, processes, and planning methodologies that enhance the design team effectiveness. Financial Stewardship Support financial stewardship across the design portfolio by facilitating visibility into financial performance, resource investments, and proj