Project Manager, Software

Shure•Niles, IL

11h•$128,100 - $217,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Shure is seeking a Project Manager, Software to lead the development and delivery of software experiences that complement its audio products, with a strong focus on ShureCloud and software licensing. The role leads complex, cross-functional initiatives from early requirements and UX development through implementation, testing, and public release. It brings together globally distributed teams, manages technical dependencies and risks, and aligns software development details with broader business objectives. This collaborative and visible position sits at the intersection of software engineering, product development, technology, and project leadership. It is hybrid and based at Shure’s headquarters in Niles, Illinois.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead and coach product development teams.
At least 5 years of experience in new product implementation, including broad knowledge of some or all of the following: requirements development and management, software engineering, integration with hardware and network systems, and test development.
At least 3 years of experience leading project teams in a direct-report or dotted-line/matrix environment.
Knowledge of project management concepts and agile software development methods, including Scrum.
Demonstrated ability with electronic tools such as project scheduling software, PLM or PDM software, and requirements management tools.
Performance management skills, including the ability to create and execute change.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
Demonstrated leadership in managing teams across multiple locations and time zones.
Good judgment in selecting practical, effective, and timely solutions.
Ability to interact with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning functional areas, divisions, or customers.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Shure will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Experience with desktop and mobile application development.

Responsibilities

Lead product development projects from requirements gathering and UX development through implementation, testing, and public release.
Manage project complexities involving technical engineering requirements, co-development partnerships, shared code used across projects, and multiple concurrent projects.
Form and co-locate cross-functional teams to deliver new or upgraded products, using project management tools and templates based on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and negotiate with department managers to secure resources.
Provide project reports, prepare collateral materials, and present regular status updates to governance bodies and other stakeholders.
Negotiate changes to project scope, timelines, or budget as necessary.
Lead teams whose members work across locations and time zones.
Coordinate manpower estimates, budgets, risks, and task durations; determine overall project costs and help ensure projects adhere to plans.
Approve project expenditures as necessary.
Coordinate requirements and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers; serve as an internal project liaison with outside design firms.
Lead technical problem-solving by guiding decisions, exploring alternatives, soliciting opinions, pursuing root causes, and coordinating experiments while maintaining cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
Provide leadership to project team members and department managers through motivation, influence, and coaching.
Prepare post-project assessments, compile lessons learned, and recommend improvements to the new product development process.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare
Mental health plans
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off programs
Employee discounts
Professional development opportunities
Work-life balance initiatives
Employee recognition programs
Volunteering and community involvement opportunities
Incentive pay program eligibility, varying based on individual and company performance