Program Manager

Location: Needham, Massachusetts, United States (Onsite)

Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Work Setting: OnsiteAre you passionate about leading innovative product development programs and bringing exciting new products from concept to market? We are looking for a Program Manager to drive end-to-end product development initiatives in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver new products while balancing scope, cost, quality, and schedule. Acting as a central point of coordination, you will help ensure seamless execution, effective risk management, and successful product launches.

Key Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional teams through the full product development lifecycle, from concept and design through launch and end-of-life management. Drive project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful product introductions. Partner with stakeholders across engineering, marketing, operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to achieve business objectives. Monitor program performance, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements, implementing mitigation plans as needed. Utilize data, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support informed decision-making and program governance. Facilitate communication across global and local teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and objectives. Identify potential gaps in resources, processes, or expertise and proactively drive solutions. Support go-to-market planning and execution to maximize product success and customer satisfaction. Escalate critical issues impacting scope, cost, quality, or schedule while driving resolution strategies.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technical, Business Management, or a related field preferred.3+ years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, or New Product Development. Experience managing cross-functional projects in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and diverse audiences. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and project planning software. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and a strong bias for action. Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, product development, or related industries. Exposure to new product introduction (NPI/NPD) processes and product lifecycle management. Knowledge of project planning methodologies and stage-gate product development processes.