Program Manager
Location: Bradenton, FLor Mebane, NC
Base Salary Rate: $122,285.00 to $143,865.00
Job type: Full-time
About this roleKidde 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
Basic Qualifications- 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.
- OR
- High School or Equivalent
- 10+ years of project/program management experience
- 5+ 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
- Communicate effectively with senior/executive leadership
Compensation and Benefits Individuals may 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, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
