Job Description

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading 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.

Product Management Coordinator

Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

Position Summary

We are looking for a motivated and results-oriented Product Management Coordinator to support the growth and management of our Fire Detection & Alarm portfolio.

This role combines product management, new product introduction, commercialization, market analysis, and team leadership responsibilities. The Product Management Coordinator will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, and Product Management teams to identify market opportunities, support product development initiatives, drive product launches, and strengthen market adoption across the region.

The ideal candidate is analytical, action-oriented, technology savvy, and able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. This position includes direct people leadership responsibilities and offers an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to grow their career in Product Management.

Key Responsibilities

Product Portfolio Management

• Support the management and growth of the Fire Detection & Alarm product portfolio.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activities.
• Assist in defining product positioning, value propositions, and portfolio recommendations.
• Support product lifecycle activities, including launches, enhancements, and product rationalization initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to align portfolio priorities.

New Product Development & Launches

• Coordinate New Product Introductions (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) activities and support cross-functional teams throughout the development process.
• Assist in gathering and translating customer and market requirements into product specifications.
• Support stage-gate and product development processes, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Coordinate product launch activities, commercialization plans, and market readiness initiatives.
• Track launch performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Market Analysis & Business Cases

• Conduct market research and competitive benchmarking.
• Analyze customer feedback, market trends, and industry developments.
• Support business case creation for new products, certifications, and investment opportunities.
• Develop reports and recommendations based on market and financial data.

Certifications, Compliance & Product Approvals

• Coordinate product homologation, certification, and regulatory approval activities.
• Interface with certification bodies, testing laboratories, engineering teams, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support compliance initiatives related to product standards and market requirements.
• Maintain certification documentation and approval status tracking.

Product Marketing & Commercial Support

• Support development and execution of 360° product marketing plans.
• Create product presentations, sales tools, competitive comparisons, and launch materials.
• Partner with Marketing to promote products through campaigns, digital channels, and customer-facing activities.
• Act as a product champion for internal and external audiences.

Training & Product Evangelization

• Develop and deliver product training programs.
• Support distributor, partner, consultant, and internal certification programs.
• Participate in customer events, trade shows, conferences, webinars, and product launch activities.
• Help build technical and commercial knowledge across the organization.

Process Management & Continuous Improvement

• Support the creation, documentation, and improvement of Product Management processes.
• Ensure adherence to NPD, launch, and portfolio management procedures.
• Maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness across product management activities.

People Leadership

• Directly manage a team member.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance support.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to building a high-performance Product Management culture.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, Technology, or related field.

Experience

• 4-6 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, Technical Sales, Application Engineering, or related functions.
• Previous experience in Fire Detection & Alarm systems highly preferred.
• Experience supporting product launches and commercialization activities.
• Exposure to certifications, regulatory approvals, or product compliance processes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Previous informal leadership or people management experience is a plus.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.
• Tech savvy and comfortable working with complex technologies.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Understanding of product development and commercialization processes.
• Knowledge of market analysis and competitive intelligence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and action-driven.

Languages

• Fluent English.
• Fluent Spanish.
• Portuguese preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Availability for domestic and international travel (approximately 25-30%).

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate combines the curiosity of a marketer, the discipline of a project manager, and the technical understanding of a product specialist. They are comfortable working with customers, channels, certification agencies, engineering teams, and commercial leaders. Most importantly, they are eager to learn, grow, and take the next step into product leadership while delivering results in a fast-paced environment.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

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, 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.