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Program Manager.

Kidde Global Solutions193 open roles

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The Program Manager is responsible for leading highly visible, complex programs and multiple concurrent initiatives that impact the Navojoa manufacturing plant. This role ensures disciplined execution from planning through launch and sustainment, driving program performance, delivery excellence, and cross-functional alignment. The Program Manager serves as the primary execution leader for strategic initiatives, strengthening project management practices while balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and resource priorities across the organization. Key Responsibilities

Lead complex programs consisting of multiple interconnected projects, establishing execution strategy, governance, milestones, and decision-making frameworks. Drive program execution from concept through implementation, launch, ramp-up, and sustainment. Balance scope, schedule, cost, quality, and resource allocation across competing priorities while recommending trade-off decisions to leadership. Facilitate project and program reviews, document key decisions, and provide concise, fact-based status updates to stakeholders and leadership teams. Coordinate manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions, engineering changes, product transfers, productivity initiatives, and supply chain projects. Integrate material readiness, equipment, tooling, documentation, capacity, quality, and resource requirements into comprehensive program plans. Lead launch strategies, production ramp-up plans, and recovery planning for complex or at-risk programs. Serve as the primary execution liaison between Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and the Navojoa manufacturing site. Influence functional and plant leaders to resolve systemic constraints, align resource priorities, and drive accountability across teams. Maintain visibility of program-level risks, dependencies, financial performance, and schedules while leading corrective actions when necessary. Apply KGS Phase-Gate methodologies, change control processes, and PMO governance requirements, maintaining accurate program information and reporting. Mentor project team members and contribute to PMO standards, tools, and continuous improvement initiatives. Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, training, communications, and continuous improvement activities. Ensure compliance with all EHS policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

Basic Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Professional proficiency in both English.

Experience

Minimum of 8 years of experience leading projects, programs, manufacturing operations, or engineering initiatives, including complex cross-functional programs. Proven experience leading multifunctional teams within matrix manufacturing organizations. Strong background in project planning, scheduling, risk management, stakeholder management, and program execution. Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), product transfers, sustaining engineering activities, or productivity/VAVE initiatives. Knowledge of Phase-Gate methodologies, change management processes, and PMO governance practices. Experience using ERP systems, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms, and project portfolio management tools. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, drive decision-making, and navigate complex business environments. Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple functions, cultures, and time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within Life Safety, industrial manufacturing, consumer products, or electronics industries. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management credential. Experience managing high-visibility strategic programs with significant operational impact. Knowledge of manufacturing readiness, supply chain integration, and operational excellence methodologies. Experience leading plant transformation, productivity improvement, or capacity expansion initiatives. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies. Experience developing project management standards, governance frameworks, and PMO best practices.

Competencies

Strong leadership and program management capabilities. Strategic thinking and execution excellence. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to influence without direct authority. Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Results-oriented mindset with a bias for action and accountability. Effective decision-making in ambiguous and fast-paced environments. Collaboration and relationship-building across multifunctional teams. Risk identification, mitigation, and escalation management.

Location

Navojoa, Sonora, México.

Employment Type

Regular full-time position.

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