Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kidde Global Solutions is seeking a Program Manager within its Global PMO to manage assigned programs across North American and global businesses. The role leads cross-functional project execution and establishes practices and processes for timely, high-quality delivery of projects and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Build, structure and lead cross-functional project teams around assigned projects
- Leverage KGS processes, systems and project management practices to plan, execute, monitor, and report project progress
- Establish setup, structure and leverage processes to ensure ownership, accountability, decision making and predictable outcomes for growth plans
- Ensure full cycle project execution in accordance with organizational standards and policies
- Continuous follow up, prioritization and closure of project tasks and dependencies
- Establish standard methodologies, drive visibility, alignment, speed and efficiency in project execution
- Manage overall business case, budget planning and spend across project activities
- Develop and maintain Risk Assessment and Mitigation plan
- Create and maintain project documentation repository and effective team communication
- Prepare and maintain task and cost burndown
- Establish reporting cadence to update on key performance metrics and execution progress
- Expertly communicate with senior management and executives
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- 4+ years of experience in Program Management preferably in engineered products
- Good understanding of end-to-end business operations is desired, including product development, marketing, finance, manufacturing, distribution, sales and service
- Preferably in the field of engineered products
- BS or MS degree in Engineering, Business, Management or related field
- Good understanding of end-to-end B2B product cycle
- Ability to learn and adapt to fast paced business environment
- Related experience in Fire Detection and Alarm or similar Low Voltage Systems
- Experience and expertise in MS Project or equivalent project management tool
- Expertise in O365 suite
- PMP Certification
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance; individuals may be eligible.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays)
- 401(k) with employer match
- EAP assistance
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