Product Manager

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.

Position: Product Manager
Location: Virgen De Guadalupe 3, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Spain 
Job type: Full-time position

About the role

Kidde Global Solutions now has an opportunity for a Product Specialist FIRE. This role will support and contribute to product management for the commercial fire business unit. As a Product Specialist, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of new product development, product enhancements, general product support, and product training for commercial fire systems.

All brands that represent quality, reliability and flexibility with long established credentials and expertise in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fire detection equipment.  From large applications with complex and challenging requirements to small applications with less complex requirements, we have products suitable for each application. Our expertise and experience have allowed us to develop specific solutions for each segment of the market.

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!

As a Product Manager, you will:

•  Develop and maintain product strategy and roadmaps for the category/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 (ATOR) and building consensus with development team, Sales, Supply Chain, Fulfillment, 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.
• 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 NPD 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

Requirements

We are looking for people who have previous product management experience. If this is you, get in touch.

As a minimum you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Solid understanding of the new product development stage-gate process from concept to commercialization to support product line growth
• A few years of product management experience
• 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
• Proficient in Office 365 and Power BI
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Able to travel ~30% (in Europe)
• In the office at least 60% of the time

What You Will Gain

We are committed to offering competitive benefits programs for all of our employees, and enhancing our programs when necessary.

• Competitive salary
• Working with a highly talented team
• Friendly working atmosphere
• Flexible working hours
• Development opportunities

Individuals may also 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.

​Your journey with us

We always aim to provide a fair and valuable recruitment process for everyone. If selected, you will follow the next stages:

• Initial call with our recruitment team
• Up to 3 interviews with the Hiring Manager
  

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.