Program Manager- Product Development

About usSecurity Products & Solutions (SPS), part of Securitas Technology, designs and manufactures industry-leading physical security solutions, including video monitoring, electronic access control, intrusion systems, and analytics. Our portfolio spans 3xLOGIC, PACOM, and Sonitrol, with a combined legacy of over 100 years protecting people, property, and assets.

Position SummaryWere seeking a Program Manager for our Product Development team to own and deliver SPSs most strategic, complex initiatives (multi-product, multi-region), while establishing portfolio governance and tracking small-to-medium projects led by Product Managers and Engineering Managers. Youll translate executive strategy into executable roadmaps, drive cross-functional accountability in a matrix environment, and ensure measurable outcomes across hardware, firmware, cloud software, and edge controllers.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Program LeadershipOwn end-to-end delivery of high-impact programs spanning Video, Access Control, Intrusion, and Clouddefining clear mission, vision, scope, success criteria, and KPIs/OKRs tied to SPS strategy.

Convert executive goals into program roadmaps with milestone sequencing, dependency mapping, and value realization targets.

Portfolio & GovernanceEstablish lightweight portfolio governance (cadence, artifacts, RACI, decision forums) that harmonizes strategic programs with small/medium projects owned by PMs/EMsensuring visibility, risk surfacing, and prioritization across the portfolio.

Maintain a single source of truth for scope, schedule, budget, and risks, with dashboards for executives and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Orchestration (Matrix Leadership)Lead without direct authority; align Product, Engineering, QA, Operations, Supply Chain, Security/Compliance, and Customer/Sales teams to deliver integrated outcomes.

Facilitate trade-off decisions and unblock inter-team dependencies; escalate only when necessary with clear options/impacts.

Delivery, Risk & Dependency ManagementDrive disciplined risk management (qual/quant), critical path control, and dependency management across products and platforms.

Apply hybrid delivery (Agile/SAFe + Stage-Gate as appropriate), orchestrating ceremonies and reviews for predictable value flow.

Change Management & AdoptionLead organizational and technical change management, preparing teams for new processes, tools, and releases; ensure measurable adoption and benefits realization.

Financials & Resource PlanningOwn program budgets, forecasts, and resource/capacity planning; partner with Finance and functional leaders to optimize spend vs. outcomes.

Vendor/Partner & ComplianceCoordinate external vendors/partners (hardware, cellular/cloud services, integrators) to meet timelines, SLAs, and quality.

Partner with Security/Compliance to incorporate relevant standards (e.g., NIST/ISO, SOC 2) and physical security best practices into program plans.

Measurement & Executive CommunicationOperate with data-driven rigor: define leading/lagging indicators, maintain dashboards, and deliver concise executive readouts (status, risks, decisions).Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement of SPSs program/portfolio practices.

QualificationsExperience:

5-8+ years of progressive program/project leadership managing multi-disciplinary, cross-functional initiatives (hardware, firmware, cloud/software), ideally within physical security, IoT/edge, or closely related domains.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree a plus.

Preferred certifications: PMP / PgMP, SAFe (e.g., RTE/Lean Portfolio), CSM/ACP, or equivalent.

Skills:

Matrix leadership, structured problem-solving, and executive presence; mastery of program/portfolio tools (e.g., Jira/Confluence, Smartsheet/MS Project, Power BI or similar); strong financial acumen, change management, and stakeholder communication; familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to cloud/physical security (e.g., NIST/ISO, SOC 2).Preferred AttributesExperience coordinating global teams and vendors; orchestrating Scaled Agile/SAFe events and multi-team dependencies.

Background with security systems technologies (video, access, intrusion) and integrated cloud-edge architectures.

Work LocationHybrid role Fishers, IN headquarter office - 3 days onsite per weekSalary will reflect skills, experience, education, and location. Total compensation includes paid time off and benefits. SPS is an equal opportunity employer. Our core valuesIntegrity, Vigilance, Helpfulnessguide us in service to customers and communities.