IT Project Manager / Business Analyst

IT Project Manager / Business Analyst

Ashland, MA

About KiddeFenwal

KiddeFenwal is a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Through our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—we deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Our Fenwal Controls business supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection products.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India), we are committed to protecting lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets worldwide. Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com.

Our Purpose
 We protect lives and livelihoods through innovation, trusted partnerships, and a commitment to excellence. Integrity, safety, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic IT Project Manager / Business Analyst for our Ashland, MA location, to lead both business applications and IT infrastructure initiatives. This role blends strategy and execution—translating business needs into scalable technology solutions while driving cross-functional teams to deliver results for example; project on-time delivery and within budget parameters. 

You’ll manage a wide range of initiatives including ERP upgrades, SaaS integrations, network modernization, and cloud migrations. Success requires a balance of analytical thinking, strong project management, and the ability to lead with clarity and urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify needs, challenges, and opportunities for technology-driven improvement.
• Gather, analyze, and document requirements quickly and clearly.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups to capture insights.
• Conduct gap analyses and propose practical process improvements.
• Translate requirements into user stories and technical specifications.
• Validate solutions to ensure they align with business expectations.

Project Management

• Lead the full lifecycle of IT projects—scoping, planning, execution, and delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and MSPs to achieve project outcomes.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and changes proactively.
• Provide clear communication on project progress, milestones, and results.

Agile / Scrum Leadership

• Facilitate sprint planning, “stand-ups”, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Maintain and prioritize a backlog of business and technical enhancements.
• Define and align sprint goals with business priorities to ensure delivery of incremental value.
• Foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or advanced certification a plus).
• 7 years of experience in IT project management and/or business analysis, ideally in a high-growth or private equity–backed environment.
• ERP project management experience is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and Visio (experience with reporting/visualization tools preferred).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills—able to influence across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Certifications such as PMP, CBAP, CSM, or PMI-ACP preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KiddeFenwal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.