Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably Computer Science or Software Engineering.
5+ years of experience in new product implementation across various disciplines.
3+ years of experience leading project teams in direct or matrix environments.
Familiarity with Project Management concepts and agile methods, particularly Scrum and SAFe.
Proficient with project scheduling and management tools, PLM or PDM software.
Strong performance management and leadership skills, with a focus on team building.
Ability to effectively communicate with senior management and navigate complex organizational structures.
Responsibilities
Lead product development projects from requirements gathering to public release.
Manage complex projects involving technical engineering requirements and co-development partnerships.
Form and co-locate cross-functional teams using standard project management tools.
Provide regular project reports and status updates to stakeholders, negotiating changes as necessary.
Coordinate project manpower estimations, budgets, and risks to ensure adherence to plans.
Maintain relationships with external vendors and serve as the internal liaison for project goals.
Guide technical problem-solving efforts while ensuring product quality and on-time delivery.
Benefits
Hybrid work model based out of Niles, IL HQ.
Opportunity to work on innovative software experiences for world-class audio products.
Collaborative environment with globally distributed teams.
Exposure to complex, cross-functional initiatives in software development.
Full Job Description
Overview
Lead complex software initiatives. Connect global teams. Help shape what's next at Shure.
Shure is seeking a Project Manager, Software to help drive the development and delivery of innovative software experiences that complement and enhance our world-class audio products. This role will have a strong focus on ShureCloud and software licensing, leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from early requirements and UX development through implementation, testing, and public release.
This is a highly collaborative and visible role that sits at the intersection of software engineering, product development, technology, and project leadership. The Project Manager will bring together globally distributed teams, manage technical dependencies and risks, and create the structure and alignment needed to move sophisticated software initiatives forward. Success in this role requires someone who can comfortably navigate both the technical details of software development and the bigger-picture business objectives behind the products being delivered.
This position will be hybrid based out of our Niles, IL HQ.
Responsibilities
Leads product development projects through the development process from requirements gathering, UX development, implementation, testing, and public release.
Diverse projects may include complexities related to:
1) Technical engineering requirements.
2) Co-development partnerships.
3) Managing shared code development that may be used on multiple projects.
4) The management of multiple concurrent projects.
Forms and co-locates cross-functional teams focused on delivering new or upgrading existing products by utilizing standard project management tools and templates (based off of the Scaled Agile
Framework (SAFe)) and negotiating with Department Managers to obtain necessary resources.
Provides project reports, prepares collateral materials and presents status updates for project governance bodies and other stakeholders on a regular basis. Negotiates changes to project scope, timelines, or budget as necessary.
Leads teams with members in various locations and time zones.
Coordinates and manages project manpower estimations, budget, risk, and task duration to determine overall project cost to ensure projects adhere to plans. Approves project expenditures as necessary.
Coordinate requirements and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers; serves as internal project liaison with outside design firms needed to achieve project goals.
Manages technical problem-solving efforts by guiding decision-making, exploring alternatives, soliciting opinion, pursuing root cause, and coordinating experiments while maintaining project/product cost, product quality and on-time delivery.
Provides leadership to Project Team members and Department Managers through motivation, influence, and coaching.
Prepares post-project assessment, compiles lessons learned, and suggests improvements to the new product development process.
Perform any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field, Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred.
Demonstrated abilities to lead and coach product development teams
Minimum of 5 years of experience in new product implementation to include broad knowledge in some or all the following disciplines: Requirements development and management, Software Engineering, integration with hardware and network systems, test development. Desktop and mobile application development a plus.
Minimum of 3 years of leading project teams in a direct report or dotted/matrix environment.
Knowledge of Project Management concepts and agile software development methods (Scrum). Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a plus.
Demonstrated abilities with e-tools including project scheduling software, PLM or PDM software, requirements management etc.
Performance management skills, including the ability to create and execute change. Demonstrated leadership, coaching and team building abilities.
Demonstrated leadership in managing teams in multiple locations and time zones
Uses good judgment in selecting practical, effective, and timely solutions.
Able to interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning functional areas, divisions, and/or customers.
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
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About Shure
Shure Incorporated is an American audio products corporation. It was founded by Sidney N. Shure in Chicago, Illinois in 1925 as a supplier of radio parts kits. The company became a consumer and professional audio-electronics manufacturer of microphones, wireless microphone systems, phonograph cartridges, discussion systems, mixers, and digital signal processing. The company also produces listening products, including headphones, high-end earbuds and personal monitor systems. Shure Incorporated sells its products through a network of dealers and sales representatives worldwide, as well as through online stores.
