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, Gloria 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.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Product Management Specialist
Location: Bradenton, FL
Base Salary Rate: $102,931.00 to $121.095
Job type: Full-time

About this role
Kidde Global Solutions has an opportunity for a Product Management Specialist. This role will support and contribute to product management for the commercial fire business unit. As a Product Management Specialist, you will be responsible for the planning and execution (along with relevant cross-functional teams) of new product development, product enhancements, general product support, and product training for commercial fire systems.

Want to be involved in a team focused on saving lives and building a safer tomorrow? If you want to play a critical role in developing and advocating for the solutions and culture that contribute to our mission, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product strategy and roadmaps for the category/products assigned including OEM products
• Develop deep understanding and continued learning of competitive landscape, target customer needs-based segmentation, product positioning and feature set, and macro marketplace trends to ensure we maintain a leading edge with our product line.
• Establish strong relationships with Sales Teams and Channel Representatives to validate the product direction.
• Deliver on the solution’s New Product Developments (NPDs) by ensuring timely creation of Business opportunity proposals and product requirement documents and building consensus with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Pre/Post-Sales Support, Marketing, Legal, and other functions.
• Drive product lifecycle management activities including SKU reduction, Excess and Obsolete Inventory reduction, and product End-of-Life. Implement plans for phase-out / sell-off of slow-moving and low-margin products where appropriate.
• Lead competitive teardowns of products to understand product differentiation and help define the value proposition for our solution.
• Help to develop a Sales “Playbook” for the solution which outlines for the Sales Teams the value proposition, key messages, competitor differentiation, data sheets, and other marketing collateral. Document pricing and positioning strategy for the solution.
• Demonstrate financial acumen by understanding solution component financial drivers including cost/ schedule, incremental revenue, gross revenue, and gross margin.
• Proactively research and understand root causes of revenue gaps based upon discussions with Channel Representatives and Sales Teams. Concisely communicate action plans to the Executive Team and demonstrate the ability to follow-through on those action plans to completion.
• Organize, implement, and maintain the tactical day-to-day activities needed, including reporting, SKU management, packaging, marketing content, and product specifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of product management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Experience in the commercial fire and security industry or other technical building systems is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence and communicate across different functional teams and global internal partners in a matrix environment.
• Self-starter motivated to expand skill set and grow experience.
• Effective organizational, problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office platform, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

Compensation and Benefits
Individuals may 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, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
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, 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 Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.