Project Manager II

POSITION OVERVIEW

A rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial technology company, Alarm.com, is seeking a motivated, early to mid-career Scrum and Cross-Team Project Manager who wants to be part of a fast-paced, continually growing technology platform. Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com.

The Scrum and Cross-Team Project Manager in Device Integrations role is perfect for candidates who want to gain exposure to a wide variety of technologies in the IoT world, including hardware, embedded systems, and communications technologies. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks to lead teams that design, develop, and implement new hardware and integrated firmware solutions that are designed by Alarm.com.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Engineering and Product Management teams to properly scope, integrate, and deliver software changes in a fast-paced Agile development environment.
• Lead and/or support cross-functional initiatives representing Engineering to ensure requirements are accurately captured and ultimately get realized.  
• Complete ownership of the project development lifecycle and project team task tracking, utilizing existing hybrid Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Proactive identification, escalation, and resolution of dependencies, risks, and prioritization conflicts.
• Understand development processes and procedures within Device Engineering, including integrated firmware project requirements for successful product design and delivery.
• Establish consistent guidelines to measure project milestones, effectively prioritize deliverables, and manage cross-project dependencies to meet delivery goals. Create solutions to easily aggregate information spread across projects and technical groups.
• Coordinate with local and remote team leads and members to succeed with the use of project management techniques and task tracking platforms.
• Communicate with and report on projects to Engineering Leads, Product Management, and Program Management on a weekly basis.
• Maintain and improve Engineering processes and documentation where there are opportunities, including formal delivery of documentation to 3rd parties, as needed.
• Help align internal Engineering teams as they scale team members internationally and bring on new devices and engineering features.
• Step in to own and execute on specific project tasks, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Engineering discipline (or higher-level degree), or relevant job experience.
• 3-5 years of hands-on project management and cross-functional engineering team experience.
• Experience managing technical software development projects in a team environment.
• Experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The position requires understanding and coordination of development needs across multiple teams.
• Ability to context switch, desire to learn, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to connect with people and build working relationships.
• Customer service mentality and willingness to resolve issues completely.
• Minimal travel possible (0-5%).
• PMP or Scrum Master certification a plus.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.  Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more.  We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services.  However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to [email protected].