Product Manager-Fire Detection & Suppression
Position Summary
The Product Manager, Fire Detection & Suppression is a key business leader responsible for driving product strategy, roadmap execution, and lifecycle management for KiddeFenwal’s global detection-alarm-control portfolio. You will serve as the voice of the customer, translating market needs into product direction, partnering with engineering on development initiatives, and collaborating with commercial teams to strengthen product positioning and accelerate growth.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the expert on customers, competitors, and industry trends in fire detection and suppression controls. Identify emerging opportunities and risks; deliver insights and recommendations to leadership.
Shape portfolio strategy in partnership with the Product Management Director, Chief Product Officer, and cross-functional teams.
Lead new product development (NPD), sustaining engineering, and value-engineering initiatives. Conduct Voice of Customer (VoC) research and convert insights into clear product requirements. Build business cases, pricing models, and go-forward plans. Manage the full product lifecycle—from concept to sunset, ensuring performance, profitability, and margin health.
Define compelling value propositions and product positioning. Partner with Marketing Communications to develop collateral, sales tools, white papers, and technical documentation. Deliver internal and external product training and support commercial, technical, and applications teams.
Track product line performance and identify improvement opportunities. Collaborate with the Market & Pricing Analyst on pricing strategy and updates. Maintain volume forecasts and communicate anticipated shifts based on trends or market events.
Represent KiddeFenwal at trade shows, customer visits, and internal sales meetings. Build strong relationships across engineering, operations, supply chain, finance, and key external partners. Stay current on global codes and standards (NFPA, UL, FM, ISO, EN, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Strong knowledge of codes and standards for Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally
Preferred
MBA or relevant business qualification
Product Management certifications
Experience in the fire protection industry (fire alarm or specialty detection systems)
Multi-lingual abilities
Core Competencies
Strategic thinking and market insight
Product management and organizational excellence
Cross-functional leadership and collaboration
Growth-oriented mindset and self-motivation
Problem-solving in complex technical and commercial environments
Equal Opportunity Statement
KiddeFenwal, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.