Program Manager, Engineering

Kidde-Fenwal LLC • Ashland, MA

3d • $78,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, or related field.
• Ability to be onsite in the office for a minimum of 4 days a week.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA is a plus but not required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end programs through the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Ensure programs meet scope, timeline, and budget objectives. Track progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks proactively.
• Work closely with Global engineering, product management, quality, and operations to align priorities and drive project execution.
• Implement program management best practices and standardized tools to support efficient program execution.
• Provide clear, concise program updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and dependencies, recommend mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain program documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics for visibility and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level