Program Manager

Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods , focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon, and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320 patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "How did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do:
The Project Management Office (PMO) for Munchkin and Curio owns the entire New Product Development (NPD) process from concept to launch. The Program Manager will oversee and manage the execution of all projects across Global Markets (e.g. EMEA and Asia) and is key to the successful development and launch of products. This individual will not only lead and oversee complex programs but will also be responsible for managing a team of Project Managers within our organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage commercialization of major projects (i.e. new product development, product changes) in collaboration with Marketing, Product Development, Engineering, Compliance, Costing, Brand Design & other departments
• Conduct high-level requirements sessions with cross-functional teams to capture specific project objectives, scope, and deliverables
• Develop comprehensive project plans, processes, and workflows for efficiency and flawless execution, establishing appropriate ownership for all deliverables
• Contribute to thoughtful and creative discussions with departments and management on resource and scheduling, team prioritization, plans, and challenges
• Lead root cause/mitigation analyses, negotiate, and resolve team & project conflicts
• Proactively identify upcoming risks, inefficiencies, issues, and bottlenecks by working with global cross-functional teams
• Lead project meetings and monthly meetings (develop agenda, run/moderate meetings, and capture decisions made)
• Provide overall leadership, guidance, and management of all phases of the assigned programs and projects
• Manage, train, and coach other Project Managers within the PMO Team
• Oversee Project Manager(s) adherence to and compliance with standards/requirements within PMO
• Other duties may be assigned

Bring It!

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related discipline or equivalent work experience required
• 7 years of demonstrated Project/ Program Management experience in a consumer-oriented company (e.g. Branded consumer goods, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, etc.)
• 7 years of Hands-on experience in developing products, and processes and working in manufacturing environments
• 7 years of experience effectively managing multiple programs or projects involving cross-functional and international teams (Asia/ EMEA)
• Ability to influence at all levels and with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of product development and how cross-functional processes affect product launch
• Ability to drive high-quality output at a high pace and deal with a high level of ambiguity
• Must thrive in a dynamic, changing, and fast-paced environment
• Experience with tools such as Workfront is preferred
• Have used Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience working on both OEM and ODM processes

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and include competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
Salary: 145,000-160,000 (DOE)
This position will work in our beautiful corporate office. Munchkin's Hybrid Schedule allows employees to work in the office on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with remote work on Tuesday and Friday.
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o learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
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