Sr. Manager, New Product Development

ASSA ABLOY • CA

121d • $145,669 - $228,909

About The Position

Join us in revolutionizing how millions of people interact with their homes daily. As Sr. Manager of New Product Development, you'll lead breakthrough innovations in smart home technology—from ultra-low power IoT devices to seamless Matter integration—while building and scaling a world-class engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in firmware development with an understanding of hardware design and prior experience with ultra-low power architecture wireless communication, IoT security, and motor control. We value technical skills and knowledge at every level of the engineering team, and you will have autonomy to use your expertise to guide all stages of product development.

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
• 10+ years of experience in product development for consumer electronics.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams, with direct responsibility for engineering management.
• Experience scaling consumer IoT products from concept to high volume production.
• Strong background in firmware development for battery operated embedded systems with an understanding of hardware design.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and develop engineering talent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with battery powered devices is preferred.
• Familiarity with the electronics hardware design and validation process.
• Ability to solve complex technical challenges in battery-powered product design, wireless communication (Bluetooth, Thread, Z-wave, Wi-Fi, etc.), and IoT security.
• Proficiency in debugging, testing, and validating hardware and firmware.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and driving technical execution.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale a team of engineers and team leads to high-performing engineering teams across hardware and firmware disciplines.
• Drive technical vision and architecture decisions for next-generation smart lock platforms.
• Work with product and program managers, cloud and mobile app teams, and manufacturing to align development efforts.
• Research and implement new tools, technologies, and processes to ensure continuous improvement to our products, people and approach.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable information for stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in embedded systems, wireless communication, and security.

Benefits

• Hybrid work in office 3 days/week.
• Infrequent travel to support product development and partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees