Manager, Program Management

Job Number: 8762

External Description:

Job Title: Manager, Program Management 

Location: Bradenton, FL or Mebane, NC 

Base Salary Rate: $118,150-$139,000

Job type: Full-time

Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity 

As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership in home fire safety, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading home fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now. 

About This Role 

Kidde has an opportunity for a Program Manager who will be responsible for the tactical execution of our product roadmaps. You will work independently, lead both programs and projects of all sizes, analyze data, and recommend solutions to address project risks, maintain progress reports, and drive accountability in the commitment to meet our business objectives. As a member of our Global PMO you will be a part of the unifying force that makes an impact at the Project, Program and Process levels.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead work with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall objectives
• Review options, identify potential solutions and propose resolution to project risk to ensure the successful completion of projects
• Partner with Product Management and Marketing teams to understand the strategic intent and work with our Program Managers and development teams to support the business scope
• Utilizing Risk Management, you equip your team for known issues with potential parallel paths to allow them to address unknown risks in a way that does not impact our time to market. 
• Track and manage project budgets
• Lead key milestone deliverables and phase gate reviews 
• Identify and execute on continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality
• Identify process gaps, solutions to those gaps and support process improvement
• Communicate effectively with senior/executive leadership
• Travel up to 15%

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelors’ Degree or 10+ years of project/program management experience
• 5+ years’ experience in project/program management role.
• 3+ years’ experience in a project/program management role managing consumer products from conceptualization through delivery, on time and on budget.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Marketing, or Industrial Design OR equivalent experience desired.
• Experience working with domestic and global manufacturing 
• Experience working with globally distributed and diverse project teams
• PMP Certification, CSM or other Agile/Scrum experience is beneficial
• Working understanding of regulatory requirements for safety-based product

What You Will Gain 

Health Coverage: Choose from three medical plans, dental, and vision options 

Financial Protection: Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance 

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, company holidays, and various leave options (parental, FMLA, etc.)

Employee Support: EAP, adoption/surrogacy assistance, additional voluntary health benefits 

Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match 

Compensation and Benefits 

The base salary range for this role is $118,150 – $139,000. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays), and more. 

Job Number: 30192330

Community / Marketing Title: Manager, Program Management

Location_formattedLocationLong: Florida, US