Sr. Manager, Firmware Engineering

Chamberlain Group•Oak Brook, IL

3d•$129,700 - $226,900

About The Position

Chamberlain Group is seeking a Sr. Manager, Firmware Engineering to provide strategic and functional leadership for Firmware Engineering teams. The role defines and drives the firmware strategy and roadmap across New Product Development, Productivity, Sustaining, and Advanced Development initiatives. It oversees resource planning, project execution, and process improvement to deliver quality solutions on time and within budget. The position leads Firmware Engineering talent, manages departmental budgets, and partners with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives. The manager leads day-to-day operations and directly supervises supervisors, engineers, or technical staff. Responsibilities include project planning and forecasting, technical and functional oversight across multiple projects, process compliance and improvement, talent development, budget management, and review of engineering deliverables. The role also supports security and health and safety compliance, protects confidential information, and maintains professional and technical knowledge. The position offers a base pay range of $129,700 to $226,900, which may vary based on factors including position, location, education, training, and experience. A comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) contribution, and eligibility to participate in a short-term incentive plan are also offered, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and plan terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
An advanced degree in a directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two years of job-related experience.
At least 9 years of job-related experience as defined in the essential duties and responsibilities.
Experience leading a team of engineers or technical staff.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
Ability to train technical staff in functional subjects, processes, and tools.
Ability to create functional schedules and accurately estimate task completion times.
Ability to manage multiple demands and shifting priorities and accept responsibility for results.
Ability to independently determine an approach to managing teams and daily operations.
Ability to collect and analyze data to make timely decisions.
Ability to delegate tasks and apply situational management appropriately.
Ability to solve complex problems, identify process gaps, and develop and recommend techniques for innovative solutions.
Proficient understanding of Firmware Engineering, including C, C++, and best coding practices.
Understanding of Agile and Scrum development practices.
Proficient understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment concepts.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt certification is strongly preferred; alternatively, a commitment to obtain certification within two years of hire or promotion.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day, on-time, on-budget, quality project execution for one team.
Develop functional plans for new and active projects across multiple teams, including resource effort, schedule estimates, and costs throughout the product lifecycle.
Forecast projects over an 18-month period for multiple teams and oversee direct reports’ project time accounting.
Determine functional design approaches and technical feasibility for multiple projects, incorporating input from technical personnel across teams.
Ensure functional process compliance, contribute to process definition, and monitor functional group KPIs and metrics.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and lead a functional or business-area community of practice to promote best practices, peer reviews, and common processes.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement changes to firmware methods, procedures, and architecture for direct and indirect reports; execute 1–3-year technology roadmap projects.
Plan and track annual expense and capital budgets for the team.
Monitor and create training plans for direct reports to improve functional-area competencies.
Review and approve functional deliverables and engineering change notices, Pull Requests, or Change Approval Board tickets for direct reports.
Support design quality by participating in design reviews and serving as an alternate on the design review committee as needed.
Build cross-functional relationships with other functional areas.
Lead day-to-day operations and directly supervise a team of supervisors, engineers, or technical staff.
Comply with information security requirements and established ISO 27001 security roles and responsibilities.
Comply with health and safety guidelines and ensure team compliance.
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networks, and professional societies.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related work and participating in projects as needed.