Program Manager

Program Manager
Location: Bradenton, FL or Mebane, NC
Base Salary Rate: $122,285.00 to $143,865.00
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.
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

Bachelor's degree

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

Travel up to 15%