Senior Hardware Program Manager (IoT)

TL;DR

Senior Hardware Program Manager (Connected Products): Overseeing program management activities for digital/IoT portfolio in Security and Water businesses with an accent on new product introduction (NPI) for hardware consumer goods. Focus on leading cross-functional teams through product development from inception to production launch, driving speed to market, budget adherence, and continuous improvement.

Location: Hybrid in Deerfield, IL or San Francisco, CA offices (remote Mondays and Fridays)

Salary: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD

Company

Industry-leading home, security, and digital products company focused on innovations in water, outdoors, and security markets.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional teams through platform projects from inception to completion using hirify.global Product Development Process.
• Drive product development and supply chain activities, focusing on speed to market, schedule, budget, and product cost.
• Represent Global Product Development with business units, operations, and suppliers to ensure on-time launches.
• Monitor risks in timing, quality, technical, and financial areas, developing mitigation strategies.
• Conduct executive gate reviews, post-launch reviews, and manage critical path resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences, or Supply Chain preferred
• 5+ years leading projects/programs in new product development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel; SAP/Oracle preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects, cross-functional teams, capital/expense budgeting
• Knowledge of engineering principles (FMEA, DOE, QFD, DFA, DFMA) and manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting, etc.)
• Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically
• Experience in Agile team structures

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans, market-leading 401(k) with company contribution, product discounts.
• Flexible time off, adoption benefits, ERGs for belonging.
• Inclusive culture empowering authentic selves, high-performing teams with support to think big.