Program Manager, Engineering

Job Description

Job 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

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.