Job ID: 19062
Position Title: Sr. Associate, Program Management Office (Design & Ideation)
Location: South Deerfield, Massachusetts
Reports To: Manager, Design Operations
Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.
Job Overview
The Senior Associate, Program Management Office (Design & Ideation) supports the successful execution of omni-channel content and creative operations for Newell Brands portfolio of products. This role manages an assigned portfolio of projects within established priorities and processes, ensuring efficient project execution, workflow coordination, and adherence to design governance standards.
Working closely with the Design Operations Manager, the Senior Associate, Program Management Office (Design & Ideation) supports project intake, content production, and asset delivery while collaborating with Coordinators, agency partners, and cross-functional teams to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Project Management & Execution
- Manage an assigned portfolio of creative and content development projects from intake through delivery within established priorities and processes, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Support DTC, digital shelf, packaging, and integrated campaign asset development across digital and print channels.
- Oversee intake, scoping, scheduling, and project planning across multiple teams and timelines, and support resourcing decisions made by the creative manager.
- Maintain and optimize Workfront project data, timelines, and reporting accuracy.
Workflow Coordination & Governance
- Support the implementation of established best practices for workflow design, approvals, and routing in collaboration with Design Operations leadership.
- Monitor adherence to established design governance frameworks and content lifecycle standards and raise issues when additional direction is needed.
- Identify workflow inefficiencies or bottlenecks and recommend improvements within established governance; elevate changes requiring broader decisions or direction to the Director, Design Operations.
Team Collaboration & Guidance
- Collaborate with Coordinators to support quality control and consistency in project deliverable deployment.
- Coordinate the triage and resolution of project, workflow, or resourcing issues within established processes, and elevate larger decisions or exceptions to the Manager, Design Operations.
- Support training and process adoption among Coordinators and cross -functional stakeholders on tools, workflows, and project expectations.
Cross-functional Communication
- Act as a liaison between Design, Brand Marketing, DTC, and external partners/agencies to keep deliverables aligned with brand strategy and creative vision.
- Provide regular updates on project health, KPIs, and risks to the Manager, Design Operations, as well as other cross-functional partners.
- Manage agency and vendor relationships for assigned projects, supporting releases and proofing while reinforcing established processes, recommending workflow improvements through appropriate governance channels, and ensuring on-time delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Design Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2-4 years of experience in project or program management within a creative, marketing, or content development environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex creative workflows from intake to execution.
- Proficiency in project management tools (Workfront preferred); strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Experience working across cross-functional teams and creative agencies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with digital shelf, DTC marketing, packaging, or production processes a plus.
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.