Program Manager

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!

Program Manager

Location: Mebane, NC

Base Salary Rate: $122,285 - $143,865

Job type: F ull-time
About This Role
As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you'll be part of a legacy of leadership in home fire safety, working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading home 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.Do you love the feeling of bringing something meaningful into the world, something that protects families, improves lives, and makes homes safer? Are you the kind of leader who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoys helping cross-functional teams do their best work? If that sounds like you, this could be more than just your next job, it could be your opportunity to lead with purpose.

We're looking for a Program Manager to join our team at Kidde Global Solutions, where we innovate, build, and deliver life-safety products used in millions of homes around the world. You'll work alongside passionate engineers, designers, marketers, and product leaders who care deeply about what they do and who value how it's done.

This isn't just a job about managing schedules about helping people succeed, guiding ideas into reality, and staying focused on the end-user whose safety depends on us.

This position is based at the Mebane, NC office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through new product introductions (NPI) and product improvement initiatives from ideas to launch and beyond supporting Signaling and other business units.
• Use a blended agile-waterfall approach to balance speed, structure, and flexibility across our product development lifecycle.
• Own the program schedule, budget, resource alignment, and overall delivery while keeping communication simple, clear, and people-focused.
• Create a project culture that's open, honest, and supportive, where people feel empowered to speak up, solve problems, and celebrate wins together.
• Bring visibility and structure to complex initiatives by using tools like Jira, PPM, dashboards, and visual management boards.
• Keep key stakeholders (internal and external) informed with regular updates, telling the full story behind the metrics.
• Make room for learning. Reflect often. And bring your team along for the journey not just the destination.
• Partner closely with engineering, product management, QA, marketing, and operations to ensure we're solving the right problems and solving them well.
• Stay connected to the voice of the customer whether it's a homeowner using our product, or the technician installing it in the field.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 6+ years of experience in program/Project Management with Product Development background.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Software); PMP or Agile certification a big plus.
• Deep experience leading complex projects that include hardware, firmware, mechanical design, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Familiarity with the tools and processes that keep modern programs moving: Jira, MS Project, dashboards, agile, phase gates, etc.
• Strong technical fluency, but more importantly: a strong belief in people, communication, problem solving, proactive, and accountability.
• Willingness to travel occasionally Local and international as needed.

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.