Manager, Program Management

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places.

With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting‑edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading 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!

Job Title: Manager, Program Management

Location: Bradenton, FL or Mebane, NC

Base Salary Rate: $118,150–$139,000

Job type: Full‑time

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.

• 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%

• Bachelor’s 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.

• 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

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…