Senior Program Manager, Hardware - Product Improvement

Fortune Brands InnovationsDeerfield, IL
222d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Electromechanical Hardware professional to support our mission of building world-class mobile solutions for our direct-to-consumer products and business partners. This role as a Sr. Hardware Program Manager - Connected Products with Fortune Brands Innovations might be the perfect fit for you if you enjoy managing NPI and Product Improvement projects in a fast-paced, competitive market and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. The position is based in Deerfield, IL or San Francisco, CA, and reports to the Manager of Hardware Program Management - Security and Outdoor Connected Products. You will lead multiple complex product improvement projects and manage multi-disciplinary global teams to bring innovative product ideas to market quickly, focusing on Yale and Master Lock residential and commercial products.

Requirements

  • Experience in managing NPI and product improvement projects.
  • Strong understanding of scaled Agile and waterfall/phase-gate methodologies.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a global environment.
  • Excellent communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to coordinate project efforts effectively.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in the electromechanical hardware industry.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively manage projects using scaled Agile and waterfall/phase-gate methodologies.
  • Lead and manage new product initiatives and product enhancement projects.
  • Coordinate the work of cross-functional and multi-location project teams to accomplish all project tasks and milestones.
  • Ensure project governance per Fortune Brands Innovation gateway methodologies, create project schedules, track progress, and drive the project team to obtain schedule milestones.
  • Lead frequent project pulse meetings to ensure timely communication within the project team and the rapid completion of key tasks.
  • Ensure the identification, resolution, and escalation of key project issues to senior management.
  • Communicate project analytics, status, plans, and risk management strategies to both our internal senior leadership team and externally facing customers.
  • Collaborate with fellow project managers and the engineering systems managers to adopt or improve the latest project management techniques and tools.
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