Project Manager

Kidde-Fenwal LLC • Ashland, MA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

KiddeFenwal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead critical programs and drive the successful delivery of new product development initiatives. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage program scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating effectively across 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

• 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.
• MBA is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Own end-to-end programs/projects 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 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.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, time off, and financial well-being — including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and retirement savings with 401(k) and monthly profit-sharing contributions. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive today while building long-term security for the future.

What This Job Offers

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