Program Manager, Engineering
Kidde-Fenwal LLC Ashland, Massachusetts, United States · $78K–$100K/yr
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing · 201-500 employees
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About the role
The Program Manager will lead end-to-end new product development initiatives from concept to production while managing scope, schedule, and budget. They will collaborate across global engineering, product, and operations teams to drive execution and implement program management best practices.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 2-3 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in new product development, and hold a bachelor's degree in a related field. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to work onsite at least 4 days a week are required.
Full description
Program Manager, Engineering
Location: Ashland, MA- Hybrid Role
About KiddeFenwal
KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.
Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com.
Our Purpose
We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.
About the Role
Kidde-Fenwal is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead critical programs and drive the successful delivery of new product development initiatives, Sustaining projects, and Business Strategy Projects. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage program scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating effectively across Global engineering, product, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership: Own end-to-end programs through the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from concept to production.
Execution & Delivery: Ensure programs meet scope, timeline, and budget objectives. Track progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks proactively.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Global engineering, product management, quality, and operations to align priorities and drive project execution.
Process Improvement: Implement program management best practices and standardized tools to support efficient program execution.
Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise program updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and dependencies, recommend mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain program documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics for visibility and decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
2-3 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in new product development.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple dependencies.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to translate technical challenges into actionable plans for non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, or related field.
MBA is a plus but not required.
Ability to be onsite in the office for a minimum of 4 days a week.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing both hardware and software development programs.
Familiarity with requirement definition, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and testing.
Broad technical background across electrical, mechanical, software, or physical sciences.
Highly motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently while driving results.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Engineering Program Manager to contribute directly to key programs that shape the future of our products. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy owning programs from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.
Kidde-Fenwal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
