Senior Hardware Program Manager

Fortune Brands; Deerfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health plan

401(k) program with company contribution

Flexible time-off benefits

Adoption benefits

Product discounts

Job summary

Fortune Brands is seeking a Senior Hardware Program Manager for their digital/IoT portfolio in Deerfield, IL. In this role, you'll drive innovation and oversee product development from planning to execution. Collaboration across teams is essential for successful project outcomes.

The ideal candidate has significant experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) for Hardware Consumer Goods. This position offers a hybrid work model and attractive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project and program management, particularly in new product development.
• Demonstrated capital and expense budgeting experience for projects.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional business and engineering teams through platform projects.
• Utilize the Fortune Brands Product Development Process effectively.
• Manage project expense, capital, and product cost to ensure success.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or Supply Chain

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. 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 Products for 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, 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

Qualifications

• 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 processes such 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

Compensation and Benefits

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90,000 USD – $143,000 USD. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based sales incentive plan. Benefit offerings include a robust health plan, market‑leading 401(k) program with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time‑off benefits, adoption benefits, and additional ERG participation.

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.