Project Manager, Software

Shureorporated • Niles, IL

8d • 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 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 with broader business objectives. The position is hybrid and based at Shure’s Niles, Illinois headquarters.

The Project Manager leads product development projects, coordinates resources, budgets, schedules, risks, and technical problem-solving, and communicates project status to governance groups and stakeholders. The role works with internal departments and external partners, coaches project teams, and helps improve the new product development process through post-project assessments and lessons learned.

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, with broad knowledge in some or all of 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 to use 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 involving 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 for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Computer Science or Software Engineering degree.
• Desktop and mobile application development experience.
• Experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects through requirements gathering, UX development, implementation, testing, and public release.
• Manage projects involving technical engineering requirements, co-development partnerships, shared code, and multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Form and co-locate cross-functional teams using standard project management tools and templates based on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and negotiate with department managers to obtain resources.
• Prepare project reports and collateral materials, and present regular status updates to governance bodies and stakeholders.
• Negotiate changes to project scope, timelines, or budget as needed.
• Lead teams whose members work in different locations and time zones.
• Coordinate manpower estimates, budgets, risks, and task durations to determine project costs and keep projects aligned with plans.
• Approve project expenditures as necessary.
• Coordinate requirements and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers; act as an internal project liaison with outside design firms.
• Guide technical problem-solving, decision-making, alternatives analysis, root-cause investigation, and experiments while maintaining cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Provide leadership, motivation, influence, and coaching to project team members and department managers.
• Prepare post-project assessments, compile lessons learned, and suggest 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 may be available, varying with individual and company performance
• Flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior