Program Manager

Job Overview

Fluke Product Compliance is seeking a Staff Program Manager to protect business growth by applying program management skills. The role reports to the manager of the Product Compliance Team and involves leading cross‑functional, geographically dispersed program teams through scoping, securing resources, setting program targets, and holding self and team accountable. The candidate must communicate effectively at all organization levels, manage conflict and trade‑offs, and enable cross‑functional clarity and execution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication to all organizational levels, serving as a liaison between cross‑functional team members; lead stand‑up meetings and leadership communications.
• Lead the team to create and update schedules/action plans and drive crucial conversations; identify and execute countermeasures; coach and mentor team members.
• Strong team‑building skills; work with multiple cross‑functional, cross‑geographic teams to achieve project execution success.
• Define project KPIs, understand their impact on larger Fluke metrics, and roll KPIs to leadership; track KPIs to support high‑level objectives.
• Evaluate risk and blockers, identify countermeasures, lead trade‑off discussions/impact analysis, and apply risk‑mitigation plans; lead teams through pivots when necessary.
• Champion change management, advocate and lead through change initiatives.
• Apply strong program‑management skills, integrating Fortive Business System tools and visual‑management practices.
• Apply strong problem‑solving mindset, identify problems early, cultivate a culture of problem‑solving, and appropriately elevate issues.
• Create and manage budgets for medium‑to‑large complexity projects, track status, communicate to leadership, and challenge unplanned spend.
• Demonstrate knowledge of standard work across the product lifecycle and lead cross‑functional program teams to support program activities.
• Own project stand‑up meetings, communicate to leadership and team with coaching, and apply visual‑management tools such as BML schedule, issue tracker, and risk register.

• 10+ years of experience developing system‑level products, including electronic hardware, embedded firmware, and application software in an integrated system.
• Proven ability to inspire collaborative team execution, including leadership of geographically dispersed cross‑functional development teams.
• Experience coaching junior team members in program management.
• Proven experience in risk management and change management.
• Comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization and adjusting appropriately for the audience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field preferred.
• PMI/PMP certification a plus.
• Regulatory compliance experience a plus.

Eligible for a bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Fluke is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available.

Position is subject to U.S. Government export control regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be U.S. Persons or obtain necessary U.S. government export authorizations.