Senior Hardware Program Manager
About the role
Fortune Brands is hiring a Senior Hardware Program Manager for its digital/IoT portfolio. You will play a critical role in driving growth and innovation for its Connected Products for both Security and Water business.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional business and engineering teams through assigned platform projects from inception to completion
- Utilize the Fortune Brands Product Development Process to develop finished goods architectures that meet business requirements of cost, quality, timing, customer expectations, and applicable standards
- Lead product development and supply chain activities from definition to production, focusing on speed to market, schedule, budget, and product cost
- Represent Global Product Development with internal and external customers (i.e. Business Units (BU’s), Operations, and Suppliers)
- Ensure programs launch on time and meet or exceed the deliverables, and actively manage project expense, capital, and product cost
- Meet the business impact and capital targets at launch (safety, quality, service, cost, growth)
- Collaborate with advanced Concept team, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations Teams to focus on speed to market, platforming actions, and the innovation process
- Oversee and motivate all functional areas during development to meet key deliverables (Engineering, Marketing, Sourcing, Finance, Quality, Advanced Manufacturing, and Manufacturing)
- Maintain oversight of timing, quality, technical, and financial risk on assigned projects so that the correct risk mitigation strategy is developed
- Elevate and focus management attention when necessary
- Ensure that timely and accurate executive gate reviews and routine reports are conducted on assigned projects
- Perform post-launch reviews on projects to ensure targets have been met and report gaps to planned business profitability
- Manage day-to-day priorities of critical path resources when necessary to help drive results
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or Supply Chain is preferred
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience successfully leading projects and programs as well as significant project experience in new product development; proficiency in SAP and/or Oracle is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel
- Experienced at identifying needs, assigning roles and responsibilities, and leading cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively work with teams and suppliers from different cultures and countries
- Demonstrated capital and expense budgeting for large-scale projects and programs, as well as experience with project financial measures and metrics
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem-solving as well as interpretation of statistics related to business and engineering models
- Working knowledge of engineering principles - Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), Quality Function Development (QFD), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA)
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, casting, forging, fabricating, and lead design for manufacturability activities (i.e., gate location, tooling material, cooling system design, etc.)
- Experience working in an Agile team structure
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 15% of the time, domestically
Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability.
To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com.
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