Fortune Brands
Fortune Brands is hiring: Senior Program Manager, Hardware in Oak Creek
Fortune Brands, Oak Creek, WI, United States, 53154
Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here
Job Description
Are you passionate about innovation and driving transformative growth? As a Senior Program Manager for our Digital/IoT portfolio, you will champion the way in bringing cutting-edge products to market and shaping the future of our technology-driven offerings.
In this role, you will oversee product development projects, manage platform roadmaps, and execute continuous improvement initiatives that drive cost savings and operational excellence. You'll collaborate across diverse teams-Engineering (Hardware, Firmware, Software), Marketing, Sales, Industrial Design, and Global Operations-to ensure seamless project execution and successful product launches.
Why Join Us?
Be at the forefront of innovation, work alongside dynamic teams, and make a tangible impact in delivering groundbreaking IoT solutions to customers worldwide.
Together, we'll turn vision into reality-transforming spaces into havens with our forward-thinking technology.
The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience managing electromechanical and product development projects, with strong skills in problem-solving, managing budgets, and working with global teams. Proficient in Microsoft tools and familiar with engineering processes like FMEA and DFMA, they excel at guiding cross-functional teams and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Adaptable and detail-oriented, they are ready to travel as needed and drive successful project outcomes.
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with all work performed in North Olmsted, OH, Maumee, OH, Deerfield, IL, Oak Creek, WI, or Meriden, CT.
What you will be doing:
Additional Information
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 (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates' feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.
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Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here
Job Description
Are you passionate about innovation and driving transformative growth? As a Senior Program Manager for our Digital/IoT portfolio, you will champion the way in bringing cutting-edge products to market and shaping the future of our technology-driven offerings.
In this role, you will oversee product development projects, manage platform roadmaps, and execute continuous improvement initiatives that drive cost savings and operational excellence. You'll collaborate across diverse teams-Engineering (Hardware, Firmware, Software), Marketing, Sales, Industrial Design, and Global Operations-to ensure seamless project execution and successful product launches.
Why Join Us?
Be at the forefront of innovation, work alongside dynamic teams, and make a tangible impact in delivering groundbreaking IoT solutions to customers worldwide.
Together, we'll turn vision into reality-transforming spaces into havens with our forward-thinking technology.
The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience managing electromechanical and product development projects, with strong skills in problem-solving, managing budgets, and working with global teams. Proficient in Microsoft tools and familiar with engineering processes like FMEA and DFMA, they excel at guiding cross-functional teams and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Adaptable and detail-oriented, they are ready to travel as needed and drive successful project outcomes.
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with all work performed in North Olmsted, OH, Maumee, OH, Deerfield, IL, Oak Creek, WI, or Meriden, CT.
What you will be doing:
- Guide cross-functional teams to deliver platform projects from start to finish.
- Use the Fortune Brands Product Development Process to design and launch products that meet cost, quality, timing, and customer standards.
- Drive product development and supply chain activities, focusing on speed to market, budgets, and product costs.
- Act as the main point of contact for Global Product Development with internal teams and external suppliers.
- Ensure projects launch on time, meet deliverables, and stay within budget.
- Collaborate across teams (Engineering, Marketing, Operations) to streamline innovation and platforming efforts.
- Oversee team performance and manage risks to meet project goals.
- Provide regular updates through executive reviews and reports.
- Conduct post-launch reviews to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Adapt to changing priorities and manage critical resources to achieve results.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 7-10 years of experience managing electromechanical and new product development projects.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%).
- Experience with budgeting and financial metrics for large-scale projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge in electromechanics and statistics.
- Familiarity with engineering tools and principles: FMEA, DOE, QFD, DFA, and DFMA.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes like sheet metal, injection molding, casting, and designing for manufacturability.
- Ability to estimate costs and communicate risks, benefits, and concepts to senior leadership.
Additional Information
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 (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates' feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.
Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.
Videos To Watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dfcgDz6aQQ&t=4s