Carrier Global Corp
Sr Program Manager
Location: Mebane, NC or Bradenton, FL Base Salary Rate: $118,150 (min) - $139,000 (mid) Job Type: Full-time Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity Residential 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. About This Role 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 Senior 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 doand 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. Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional teams through new product introductions (NPI) and product improvement initiativesfrom ideas to launch and beyond. 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 deliverywhile 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 journeynot just the destination. Partner closely with engineering, product management, QA, marketing, and operations to ensure we're solving the right problemsand solving them well. Stay connected to the voice of the customerwhether it's a homeowner using our product, or the technician installing it in the field. Basic Qualifications Bachelors' Degree. 6+ years of experience in program or engineering leadership role within HW/SW field 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. What You Will Gain Health Coverage: Choose from three medical plans, dental, and vision options Financial Protection: Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, company holidays, and various leave options (parental, FMLA, etc) Employee Support: EAP, adoption/surrogacy assistance, additional voluntary health benefits Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this role is $118,150 (min) - $139,000 (mid). Individuals may also 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, holidays), and more. Kidde Global Solutions Overview 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/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 or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Location: Mebane, NC or Bradenton, FL Base Salary Rate: $118,150 (min) - $139,000 (mid) Job Type: Full-time Where Fire Safety Innovation Meets Opportunity Residential 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. About This Role 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 Senior 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 doand 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. Key Responsibilities Lead cross-functional teams through new product introductions (NPI) and product improvement initiativesfrom ideas to launch and beyond. 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 deliverywhile 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 journeynot just the destination. Partner closely with engineering, product management, QA, marketing, and operations to ensure we're solving the right problemsand solving them well. Stay connected to the voice of the customerwhether it's a homeowner using our product, or the technician installing it in the field. Basic Qualifications Bachelors' Degree. 6+ years of experience in program or engineering leadership role within HW/SW field 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. What You Will Gain Health Coverage: Choose from three medical plans, dental, and vision options Financial Protection: Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick days, company holidays, and various leave options (parental, FMLA, etc) Employee Support: EAP, adoption/surrogacy assistance, additional voluntary health benefits Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this role is $118,150 (min) - $139,000 (mid). Individuals may also 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, holidays), and more. Kidde Global Solutions Overview 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/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 or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.