Director, Project Management - Global Product Development

Overview

Lead global product development projects and portfolio management for Fortune Brands.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• portfolio management
• budget management
• change management
• stakeholder management
• product development

Tasks

-Partner with GPG leadership to lead the development and management of project plans that execute the product strategies to achieve Growth and OI objectives and align with FBIN’s overall strategic portfolio requirements -Lead program and project management for GPG, establishing the Project Management Center of Excellence across GPG -Serve as a key member of FBIN’s Portfolio Management team to ensure that the portfolio aligns with the business strategies, provides the right balance between Growth & Value while optimizing efficiency in resource and dollar investments -Lead multiple cross-channel, project management teams in validation of financial forecasts, reconciliation of resources and management of project expenditures. Establish and manage global project budgets. -Understand consumer’s needs/wants/desires; apply these insights into impactful product attributes and features. -Serve as a key member of FBIN’s leadership team to improve consistency of global execution, increase resource flexibility, improve development velocity, drive efficiencies and maximize value creation -Represent the project management function managing all technical product development activity in various project governance and inter-department forums including GPG executive team and potentially Fortune Brand Home and Security (FBHS) updates. -Responsible for leading major change management initiatives. -Accountable for directing a portfolio of complex and wide-ranging product development projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and enterprise leaders. -Partner with the Market SBUs, Innovation and Operations team to supply project timing, resource, and budget inputs to Growth & Improve product plans, drive global project specifications and execution of projects for Growth & Value -Partner with Operations internal and external suppliers to ensure the most efficient and effective project management capabilities are in place to align strategic decision-making, stage gate reviews, design reviews and risk mitigation, in order to successfully execute product strategies. -Collaborate with Marketing, Innovation and Insights to understand and drive the Consumer Experience into FBIN product. -Responsible for attracting, developing and maintaining the technical project management talent to successfully execute the product development strategies.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• mba
• 10 years
• agile
• leadership
• project management

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred; MBA is preferred -Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible positions involving complex program and project management in an engineering/technical product development environment is required. Experience in the area of consumer durable products is preferred. -Broad and working knowledge of project management techniques and best practices including but not limited to agile, work breakdown structure, critical path management, risk mitigation -A proven leader with well-developed business acumen -In-depth knowledge of product development and design processes is required -Minimum of 8 years of experience in successfully leading multiple cross-functional and global teams -Must be team oriented with excellent verbal and written skills

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About Fortune Brands Innovations

-A leader in innovation, transforming everyday spaces with smart, functional products. -Focused on creating sustainable solutions that enhance the way people live, work, and play. -With decades of experience, the company has pioneered advancements in home hardware, kitchen, and bath industries. -Their product lines include iconic brands that redefine comfort, performance, and design. -From high-end kitchen systems to innovative home security technologies, Fortune Brands is at the forefront of next-gen solutions. -Known for its strong financial growth, the company continues to expand its reach globally with cutting-edge designs. -They have a history of pushing boundaries with both traditional and digital product offerings.

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