Job Description :
Note: Most resumes focused on IT – NOT a fit… more embedded systems OR electronics HW in Project Management… … PM title is not required, if they have been a technical lead ideally cross functionally OK…. Even if a single discipline lead projects and planning associated will work that would be higher level engineer also OK
Controls industry ideal….
Engineering degree (ANY) –Computer, SW or EE Electrical or. Bio med or ME with right experience (has to have embedded or electronics)
Agile is helpful, not required but recommended.
Seen a product of theirs get launched into production: Work with factory to deploy a product.
Job Title – Embedded Lead / Project Manager
8-5 M-F onsite in Milwaukee WI
Milwaukee WI 53202
12 months full-time consulting
Join our team as a Project Manager to plan and lead projects that define, develop, and deliver the next generation of Smart Building Products to help our customers manage their energy usage, security, and building operation costs. Direct project activities as well as manage project schedule, scope, risk and cost.
Requires in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques. Demonstrated efficient utilization of resources and skills through effective planning and leadership in a matrix organization. Experienced in Project Management integrating multiple systems using industry-wide standards in both software and hardware. Seeking solid experience managing complex projects and programs working with diverse, multi-disciplined project teams.
Responsibilities:
Form high-performing, self-directed technical teams that take high-level product concepts and drive them through the evaluation and exploration of potential solutions.
Thrive in the front-end phase with ambiguous definitions, frequent direction changes, while managing technical risk and uncertainty.
Manage highly technical resources such as software architects, systems engineers and project technical leads to converge on a direction.
Work with stakeholders from product management, sales and engineering management to obtain knowledge in regard to key strategies and requirements while maintaining focus on deliverables.
Apply formal software and hardware engineering and project management processes and best practices to ensure high-quality product delivery.
Work closely with product management, program management and engineering management organizations to balance scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, and risk.
Develop and follow a Project Management Plan; set team project goals, plan project deliverables, establish project schedules and milestones; manage all aspects of project schedule including risk with critical focus on quality.
Manage and lead assigned project team members in daily activities; communicate and coordinate activities along cross-functional boundaries.
Manage geographically dispersed teams across multiple physical locations and time zones.
Report and review the progress of project(s) with the stakeholders; formalize communication plans to ensure timely, accurate information and updates are provided to appropriate stakeholders.
Execute multiple complex projects from concept through requirements, design, development, testing and deployment.
Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning maintaining a keen focus on project-level needs while working within the framework of larger, multi-project and program business objectives.
Collaborate with other project managers, program managers, and engineering managers to coordinate efforts and define and leverage best practices.
Requirements:
Excellent analytical, logical and project management skills. High level of personal credibility at all levels of the organization.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in changing communication style based on audience (technical, non-technical, executive through individual contributor
Ability to clearly convey concepts / solutions to the business in appropriate terms.
Ability to manage multiple, potentially changing priorities and effectively coordinate activities across teams.
Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated experience leading and influencing matrixed individuals and teams.
Ability to demonstrate objectivity in decision making to ensure the right decisions are made in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical field. MS or MBA preferred.
5 years experience as a Project Manager.
Experience managing teams of 5 or more engineers through the full product (software/hardware) development lifecycle.
At least 10 years experience using the full software/hardware development lifecycle to develop technical, software-based/embedded systems-based products and solutions in a product development organization
Looking forward for your response.