Senior Hardware Program Manager - Connected Products at Fortune Brands

You're a seasoned Senior Hardware Program Manager with at least 5 years of experience in new product development for hardware consumer goods, holding a Bachelor

Work type: onsite

Location: Deerfield, ILLINOIS

Salary: $90,000 – $143,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

You're a seasoned Senior Hardware Program Manager with at least 5 years of experience in new product development for hardware consumer goods, holding a Bachelor's degree. **What makes it worth a look...** Fortune Brands in Deerfield, Illinois, is hiring for this full-time, on-site role with a strong hiring pay range of $90,000 - $143,000 USD, plus a bonus plan. You'll be instrumental in driving growth and innovation for their digital/IoT portfolio. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have a Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred; minimum 5 years leading hardware consumer goods NPI projects. * Are proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and ideally SAP and/or Oracle. * Have experience with engineering principles like FMEA, DOE, QFD, DFA, DFMA, and various manufacturing processes. * Are comfortable with capital and expense budgeting for large-scale projects and have experience in an Agile team structure.

Job Description

## Job Description
Fortune Brands is hiring a Senior Hardware Program Manager for our digital/IoT portfolio.  you will play a critical role in driving growth and innovation for our Connected Productsfor both Security and Water business. As Senior Hardware Program Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing program management activities in the product development area, from executing product plans and platform road maps to driving continuous improvement cost savings plans.

Join us in shaping the future of our digital/IoT portfolio and help us bring innovative products to market. This position develops collaborative relationships across Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Industrial Design, and Global Operations, enabling successful project execution. The ideal Program Manager will have New Product Introduction (NPI) experience for Hardware Consumer Goods. This position is eligible to work in a hybrid environment in our Deerfield, IL or San Francisco, CA offices. Remote days are Monday and Friday. 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)


• Monitor timing, quality, technical, and financial risk on assigned projects so that the correct risk mitigation strategy is developed.  Be able to 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


• Remain flexible to changing responsibilities, project prioritization, and workload adjustments


• Manage day to day priorities of critical path resources when necessary to help drive result

• 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 processessuch as injection molding, casting, forging, fabricating, and lead design for manufacturability activities (i.e., gate location, tooling material, cooling system design, etc.)


• Ability to cost product based on planned manufacturing, assembly, and material flow process as well as communicate risk, benefits, and new concepts to senior management in both written and verbal form


• Experience working in an Agile team structure


• Willingness to travel up to approximately 15% of the time, domestically

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](https://fbin.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com](mailto:fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com) and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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