Project Manager, Design

Location: USA - New York, New York

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.

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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 project value against design team capacity.

Skills needed to be successful

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across departments.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Solid communication skills, in written, verbal, and visual formats to communicate strategy, data and pertinent information for interacting with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills to help pivot project trajectory.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Home Products or a related field.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience in project management, ideally within a product development company, creative environment – (Industrial design consultancy a plus), marketing agency, graphic design environment.
• Experience with project managing software such as Smartsheet or Basecamp.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Proficiency.
• Proven track record of managing projects from kick off to phase planning and delivery.
• Proven experience collaborating in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Proven experience as a self-starter with exceptional communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and resolution skills to mitigate project risks.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of industrial design and engineering processes.

Experience working at a CPG brand / Industrial design firm / advertising agency.

In New York City, the standard base pay range for this role is $91,000.00 - $113,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to New York City 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. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.

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, and Educational Assistance.

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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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.