Program Manager

Overview In this role you will lead end-to-end development and commercialization of fire-detection NPI projects, spanning software and hardware. You’ll drive budgets, schedules, and governance within the Enterprise PPM framework, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams. You help optimize costs and design efficiency through VAVE while delivering measurable impact. This opportunity combines hands-on program leadership with a culture that values safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive salarypaid vacation/holidays/sick timecomprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision careon-the-job/cross-training opportunitiesencouraging and collaborative team environmentZero Harm safety policy ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end development and commercialization of NPI fire detection projects (software and hardware)Manage project-level and departmental budgets, forecasting, tracking, and reportingAdminister and maintain project portfolios in Enterprise PPM with proper governanceLead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to reduce costs and improve designPrepare status reports for upper management and stakeholdersDevelop data-driven reports and dashboards using Excel and PowerBI; automate workflowsMaintain familiarity with engineering, project management, and product concepts; ensure timely executionFoster cross-team collaboration, escalate issues promptly, mentor others, and advocate for the brandBuild positive stakeholder relationships and provide issue-resolution support Key requirements5+ years in product design and new product introduction within a manufacturing context2+ years of program management experienceProven track record delivering product development projects to completionExperience leading VAVE or cost-reduction initiatives with measurable savingsAbility to navigate ambiguity, manage change, and prioritize effectivelyProficient in Microsoft Project and advanced Excel reportingStrong communication, analytical, writing, and presentation skillsConflict management and critical thinking abilities; team-orientedFamiliarity with PMI PMBOK; meticulous attention to detail and organizationProduct launch experience is essentialPreferred: PMP, Visio, Jira, Confluence, Power BI; fire protection industry experiencestrong communicationanalytical thinkingteam collaborationMicrosoft ProjectAdvanced ExcelPower BI