Software TMI Project Manager I - PMO

Starkey is hiring a Software TMI Project Manager I - PMO on the R&D team. If you have excellent organizations skills, experience in Agile/Scrum, this could be the fit for your next career move. The Software TMI Project Manager I role at Starkey is a leadership position focused on driving technology projects from concept to integration. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, this role ensures smooth execution through expert project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication, advancing innovation within Starkey’s product portfolio. 

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. 

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide. 

Watch this video to see more of what sets Starkey apart: https://youtu.be/9cUTWflCegp?si=wkovx8_R_iNfrc6 

JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

The Software TMI Project Manager I is responsible for managing one or more firmware or software features or product development projects in the Technology portfolio. This is a leadership role responsible for working with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth project execution based on Starkey’s approved Technology Maturation Integration Process. Candidate will have a strong sense for process and is skilled at enabling teams to bring early-stage engineering ideas through to maturation and finally product integration. An ideal candidate would have a knack for stakeholder management and lead this process with strong and effective communication skills. 

• The Project Manager will function as a key partner to engineering leaders and technical leaders on the project to ensure smooth execution. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering and maintaining the schedule while providing regular updates.
• The Project Manager will be a partner to the Program Manager and the Technology Portfolio Manager to ensure that the project meets program targets as well as portfolio targets. 
• The Project Manager will manage the project under the Technology Portfolio and track updates in Starkey’s task management system. 
• The Project Manager will report into Starkey’s Software and Program PMO and will play a key role in establishing check-ins with other Software Portfolio Managers and Program Managers on their team, to understand how their project impacts other product portfolios. 
• The Project Manager will also assist the Technology Portfolio Manager to maintain the technology portfolio. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS 

Create, maintain, and execute detailed project plans/schedules using established best practices 

• Work effectively with cross-functional team and Program Manager to develop high-quality development and maturation project plans and schedules using MS Project and task management tools like Jira and Azure DevOps 
• Ensure execution occurs based on Starkey's approved Technology Maturation Integration Process guidelines 
• Ensure schedule is properly maintained, consistent with established best practices, and accurately kept up to date on a regular basis 

Manage project activities to meet scope, date, and cost commitments 

• Enable team by ensuring the right team members are identified at the right time in the project 
• Track team's progress and roadblocks; facilitate special team meetings as needed to brainstorm, problem solve, and conduct other activities needed to ensure project success 

Anticipate and proactively manage project risk 

• Proactively assess, identify, and manage project risk; establish mitigation and contingency plans 
• Institutionalize risk mitigation and prevention by capturing lessons learned 

Communicate effectively within the project team, contributing departments, and upward to R&D leadership 

• Communicate quickly, accurately, and completely to ensure all team members are properly informed and activities are properly coordinated across departments 
• Communicate outward and upward beyond the project team to stakeholders and leadership in a concise, accurate, complete, and objective way with emphasis on data and facts 

Identify opportunities for process improvement 

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the Technology Maturation Integration Process based on lessons learned 
• Partner with Technology Portfolio Manager to help roll out process improvements that simplify the process and enable efficiency in the technology pipeline 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education

• 4-year degree in Project Management or other relevant field. 

Experience 

• 5 years of project management (or applicable) experience in an engineering and new product development environment. 
• Fundamental understanding of electronics and software/firmware programming. 
• Fundamental understanding of algorithmic development and machine learning processes. 

Knowledge / Technical Requirements 

• Proficient with MS Project and MS Office applications. 
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall execution methodologies. 

Competencies, Skills & Abilities 

• Detail, data, and process driven. 
• Ability to anticipate roadblocks, diagnose problems, and generate effective solutions. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups. 
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills. 
• Experience in development of technology software, hardware, systems  
• Understanding of Quality Management processes 

Preferred Skills, Abilities & Experience 

• PMI certification 
• Experience with hearing aids 

WORK CONTEXT
Working Conditions
• Standard office conditions

Equipment Operation
•  Standard office equipment

Salary and Other Compensation: 
The target rate for this position is between $78,540.00 to $107,100.00/year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  

Benefits:The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement.

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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Salary : $78,540 - $107,100