Project Manager at Kidde-Fenwal LLC – Ashland, Massachusetts
About This Position
Project Manager
KiddeFenwal
400 Main Street, Ashland, MA
About KiddeFenwal
KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.
Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com.
Our Purpose
We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.
About the Role
KiddeFenwal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead critical programs and drive the successful delivery of new product development initiatives. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage program scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating effectively across engineering, product, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership: Own end-to-end programs/projects through the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle, from concept to production.
Execution & Delivery: Ensure programs meet scope, timeline, and budget objectives. Track progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks proactively.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product management, quality, and operations to align priorities and drive project execution.
Process Improvement: Implement program management best practices and standardized tools to support efficient program execution.
Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear, concise program updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks and dependencies, recommend mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain program documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics for visibility and decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
2-3 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in new product development.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple dependencies.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to translate technical challenges into actionable plans for non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, or related field.
MBA is a plus but not required.
Ability to be onsite in the office for a minimum of 4 days a week.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing both hardware and software development programs.
Familiarity with requirement definition, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, and testing.
Broad technical background across electrical, mechanical, software, or physical sciences.
Highly motivated, resourceful, and able to work independently while driving results.
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Engineering Program Manager to contribute directly to key programs that shape the future of our products. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy owning programs from start to finish, we encourage you to apply.
KiddeFenwal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected status.
We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, time off, and financial well-being — including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, and retirement savings with 401(k) and monthly profit-sharing contributions. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive today while building long-term security for the future.