Director - Codes & Regulatory Engagement

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we're taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we're elevating the standards for an entire industry - and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you're joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you'll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We're committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You'll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.


If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Director - Codes & Regulatory Engagement

Location: On-site in Bradenton, FL


Base Salary Rate: $199,703 - $234,945 per year


Job type: Full-time position


About This Role


The Director - Codes & Regulatory Engagement is responsible for shaping, communicating, and influencing global fire and life safety codes, standards, and regulatory requirements in support of the company's product strategy and business objectives. This role serves as the primary liaison between the company, regulatory authorities, standards organizations, and industry code committees. The Director leads code compliance strategy to ensure clear and effective communication of code and standard changes to internal stakeholders and represents the company at senior levels with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), certification bodies, and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Codes & Standards Leadership

• Lead company participation in national and international codes and standards development committees.
• Influence future code and standard requirements through formal proposals and committee engagement.
• Monitor emerging regulatory trends and translate impacts into actionable guidance.

Communication of Code & Regulatory Changes

• Communicate code updates and interpretations to engineering, product, and executive leadership.
• Develop executive summaries and briefing material on regulatory risk and opportunity.
• Serve as the authoritative internal source for code interpretation.

Compliance & Regulatory Strategy

• Define global code compliance strategies aligned with product roadmaps.
• Partner with engineering leadership to integrate code requirements early in design.
• Provide regulatory risk assessments for new technologies and barriers to market entry.
• Provide regulatory risk assessments for new technologies and market entry

Executive-Level Agency Engagement

• Act as senior representative with AHJs, certification bodies, and regulators.
• Build trusted relationships to support interpretations and alternate means.
• Support executive leadership in critical regulatory discussions.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Executive-level communication, strategic regulatory planning, code advocacy, relationship management, and cross-functional leadership without direct authority.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with a technical discipline preferred (e.g., engineering, engineering, engineering technology, or related field).
• 8+ years' experience in fire and/or life safety compliance, codes and standards development, or regulatory engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated participation in building, fire, installation, and product codes or standards committees
• Experience engaging with senior regulatory or certification agency leadership and
• An understanding of the global environmental requirements
• A strong understanding of fire alarm and life safety systems.
• A working relationship with UL, ULC, and FM

Compensation and Benefits

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company's performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including 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, and more.


World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.