Sr. Manager, Firmware Engineering

Hardware FYI; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Chamberlain Group is seeking a seasoned Firmware Engineering leader to drive strategy and roadmap for multiple development streams. You will oversee resource planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality firmware solutions on schedule.

Candidates should have 9+ years of experience, leadership of engineers, and a strong background in C/C++ and Agile practices. The role includes budget ownership and a focus on process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• Advanced degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt strongly preferred; or commitment to obtain within two years.
• 9+ years of job-related experience and prior leadership of engineers/technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution for one team within budget and on schedule.
• Develop and maintain multi-team project plans across full product lifecycle.
• Forecast 18 months of project work and track time against plans.
• Oversee design approach and ensure technical feasibility across projects.
• Ensure KPI tracking and process compliance; lead continuous improvement.
• Build cross-functional relationships and supervise staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Programming knowledge (C/C++)

Agile/Scrum

Data-driven decision making

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering

Advanced degree may substitute for up to 2 years experience

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain®, are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

This position provides strategic and functional leadership for Firmware Engineering teams, defining and driving the firmware strategy and roadmap across New Product Development, Productivity, Sustaining, and Advanced Development initiatives. The role oversees resource planning, project execution, and process improvement to ensure quality solutions are delivered on time and within budget. Additionally, this position leads Firmware Engineering talent, manages departmental budgets, and partners with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day management of on time, on budget and quality functional project execution for one team
• Responsible for the functional development plans, including resource effort, schedule estimate and cost, for new and active projects for multiple teams throughout full product lifecycle
• Responsible for 18 month project forecasting for multiple teams; accountable for direct reports project time accounting
• Responsible for the functional design approach and technical feasibility for multiple projects, with input from key technical personnel across multiple teams
• Ensure functional process compliance and contribute to defining the process; responsible for meeting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for functional group
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within functional area or business unit; lead a functional or business area community of practice, a group of staff in similar roles that drives best practices, peer reviews, and common processes to ensure quality work product
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes in firmware methods, procedures, and architecture for both direct and indirect reports; execute 1-3 year technology roadmap projects
• Responsible for annual expense and capital budget planning and tracking for their team
• Monitor and create training plans for direct reports that improves the core competencies of the functional area or business area
• Review and approve the functional deliverables and engineering change notices (ECNs), Pull Requests or Change Approval Board (CAB) tickets for all direct reports
• Ensure design quality through participation in design reviews for projects supported by team; serve on design review committee as an alternate as needed
• Builds key cross functional relationships with other functional areas.
• Lead day to day operations and directly supervises a team of supervisors, engineers or technical staff
• Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO 27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• An advanced degree in directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job related experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification strongly preferred; or commitment to obtain certification within two (2) years of date of hire or promotion
• 9+ years of job-related experience as defined in the Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Experience leading a team of engineers or technical staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
• Ability to train a technical staff in functional area on functional subjects, process and tools
• Ability to create functional schedules and accurately estimate task completion time
• Able to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities and accepts responsibility for results of actions Independently determines approach to managing teams and daily operations
• Ability to collect and analyze data to make timely decisions
• Ability to delegate tasks and appropriately apply situational management
• Ability to solve complex problems, recognizes gaps in process, develops and recommends new techniques to support innovative solutions
• Needs proficient understanding of Firmware Engineering including C and C++ and best coding practices
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum development practices
• Needs proficient understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts

The pay range for this position is $129,700.00 - $226,900.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.

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