Program Manager

Summary

Kidde Global Solutions is a global technology company providing fire and life safety solutions. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional programs for North American and global businesses, applying project management processes to plan, execute, monitor, and report progress. The role will establish best practices, manage budgets and risks, maintain project documentation, and communicate performance to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build, structure and lead cross-functional project teams around assigned projects
• Leverage KGS processes, systems and project management practices to plan, execute, monitor, and report project progress
• Establish setup, structure and leverage processes to ensure ownership, accountability, decision making and predictable outcomes for growth plans
• Ensure full cycle project execution in accordance with organizational standards and policies
• Continuous follow up, prioritization and closure of project tasks and dependencies
• Establish standard methodologies, drive visibility, alignment, speed and efficiency in project execution
• Manage overall business case, budget planning and spend across project activities
• Develop and maintain Risk Assessment and Mitigation plan
• Create and maintain project documentation repository and effective team communication
• Prepare and maintain task and cost burndown
• Establish reporting cadence to update on key performance metrics and execution progress
• Expertly communicate with senior management and executives

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience in Program Management preferably in engineered products
• Good understanding of end-to-end business operations is desired, including product development, marketing, finance, manufacturing, distribution, sales and service
• Preferably in the field of engineered products
• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Business, Management or related field
• Good understanding of end-to-end B2B product cycle
• Ability to learn and adapt to fast paced business environment
• Related experience in Fire Detection and Alarm or similar Low Voltage Systems
• Experience and expertise in MS Project or equivalent project management tool
• Expertise in O365 suite
• PMP Certification

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4+ years of experience in Program Management preferably in engineered products
• Good understanding of end-to-end business operations is desired, including product development, marketing, finance, manufacturing, distribution, sales and service

Nice to Haves

• preferably in the field of engineered products
• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Business, Management or related field
• Good understanding of end-to-end B2B product cycle
• Ability to learn and adapt to fast paced business environment
• Related experience in Fire Detection and Alarm or similar Low Voltage Systems
• Experience and expertise in MS Project or equivalent project management tool
• Expertise in O365 suite
• PMP Certification

Benefits

• Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays)
• 401(k) with employer match
• EAP assistance