What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Management Associate position at Kidde Global Solutions?
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.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Product Management Associate
Location: Mebane, NC
Base Salary Rate: $79,178.00 - $93,150.00
Job type: Full-time
About This Role
Kidde Global Solutions’ purpose is to make the world a safer place to live by helping protect what people care about most, their loved ones and their property. Within the North America Detection and Alarms business, (the Product Management Associate, Commercialization and Sustaining) supports the product portfolio by assisting with product launches and sustaining work across existing products.
This is a physical product role focused on tangible consumer goods such as smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and related detection and alarm hardware sold through retail and commercial channels. The role operates in a regulated hardware and consumer products environment that requires disciplined processes, cross-functional coordination, and detailed documentation.
This role is designed for an early career product manager who focuses on execution and develops product ownership through hands on experience. The Product Management Associate works closely with a Product Manager or senior product leader and cross functional partners to keep products moving to market and performing effectively after launch.
The ideal candidate is naturally curious, observant, and action-oriented. They do not wait for problems to be assigned, but instead notice trends in the market, flag risks early, and bring forward insights and recommendations. This is a business-focused role that sits at the intersection of product management, marketing, finance, operations, and sales.
Key Responsibilities
Commercialization and Market Execution
Individuals may 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 including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
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.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!
Product Management Associate
Location: Mebane, NC
Base Salary Rate: $79,178.00 - $93,150.00
Job type: Full-time
About This Role
Kidde Global Solutions’ purpose is to make the world a safer place to live by helping protect what people care about most, their loved ones and their property. Within the North America Detection and Alarms business, (the Product Management Associate, Commercialization and Sustaining) supports the product portfolio by assisting with product launches and sustaining work across existing products.
This is a physical product role focused on tangible consumer goods such as smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and related detection and alarm hardware sold through retail and commercial channels. The role operates in a regulated hardware and consumer products environment that requires disciplined processes, cross-functional coordination, and detailed documentation.
This role is designed for an early career product manager who focuses on execution and develops product ownership through hands on experience. The Product Management Associate works closely with a Product Manager or senior product leader and cross functional partners to keep products moving to market and performing effectively after launch.
The ideal candidate is naturally curious, observant, and action-oriented. They do not wait for problems to be assigned, but instead notice trends in the market, flag risks early, and bring forward insights and recommendations. This is a business-focused role that sits at the intersection of product management, marketing, finance, operations, and sales.
Key Responsibilities
Commercialization and Market Execution
- Own day-to-day commercialization projects for assigned products and initiatives, including displays, merchandising vehicles, packaging updates, and promotional programs
- Coordinate cross functional execution across Engineering, Compliance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and external partners
- Track timelines, deliverables, risks, and open issues across multiple small, fast-moving projects
- Support sales and marketing requests related to new SKUs, SKU transitions, and in-market changes
- Assist the Product Manager in preparing customer-facing materials, including pitch decks, launch updates, and product change summaries
- Support a broad range of sustaining programs, including supplier changes, material changes, cost savings initiatives, and minor product or packaging updates
- Initiate and manage sustaining projects through internal processes, including passports, ECRs, and required approvals
- Drive product and packaging requirement documents appropriate to project scope
- Work with Engineering and Quality to validate that proposed changes do not negatively impact product performance, compliance, or customer experience
- Support product revisions, SKU transitions, and end-of-life activities
- Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned commercialization and sustaining projects
- Keep project details organized and visible, and regularly communicate status, risks, and next steps to the Product Manager
- Ensure all required changes are properly requested, documented, reviewed, and implemented
- Support SKU setup, packaging changes, and channel-specific requirements
- Maintain accurate product and project data across internal systems and customer-facing platforms such as PIM tools
- Analysis and Execution Support
- Assist with tracking basic performance indicators such as sales trends, margin impacts, and issue volume
- Support cost savings cases and small business justifications tied to sustaining work
- Identify execution gaps or risks and escalate appropriately
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1 years of experience in product management, project management, engineering, marketing, or a related role.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business background preferred
- Any New Product Development experience is strongly preferred
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage many small projects at the same time
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with data, documentation, and basic financial inputs with guidance
- Detail oriented and comfortable working in a regulated hardware or consumer products environment
- Engineering or Finance background preferred
Individuals may 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 including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
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.
Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $79,178 - $93,150