Senior Technical Project Manager - System Integration
About The Position
The Senior Technical Project Manager – Systems Integration leads complex Electronic Access Control product development and systems integration programs from concept and business approval through commercialization and full-scale production. The role works with product management, system architects, firmware and software development teams, and senior leadership to drive cross-functional alignment and coordinate project team efforts. Projects may involve embedded firmware, software applications, cloud-connected services, and integrated hardware systems. The position uses Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and traditional waterfall or phase-gate methodologies. The role is part of the Access and Egress Hardware (AEH) Program Management Office. It is an on-site position in Connecticut; the posting identifies New Haven, CT or Berlin, CT as possible locations and later specifies an on-site Monday-through-Friday schedule at the New Haven office.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 8 years of experience leading complex product development or systems integration projects.
- Proven experience delivering connected products involving embedded firmware, software, cloud services, and integrated hardware systems.
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing complex technical dependencies from concept through commercialization.
- Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
- Experience managing projects using Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and traditional waterfall or phase-gate development methodologies.
- Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, and related project management tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience within Electronic Access Control (EAC), physical security, or related connected-device industries.
- PMP, SAFe, or equivalent project management certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex product development and system integration projects involving embedded firmware, software, cloud services, and Electronic Access Control solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional, multi-location teams to define requirements, priorities, interfaces, and delivery plans.
- Partner with system architects, product owners, stakeholders, project managers, and scrum masters.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and dependencies.
- Manage project risks, issues, and escalations, and drive achievement of milestones and launch objectives.
- Drive project execution through project reviews, stakeholder communication, and governance using SAFe and waterfall or gateway methodologies.
- Collaborate with the AEH Program Management Office to improve project management practices, tools, and processes.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation days
- 13 paid holidays
- Job-protected leave benefits in accordance with applicable law
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and flexible savings accounts, subject to eligibility requirements
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions and matching, subject to plan eligibility
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
