Project Manager III at Alarm.com

Tysons, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, IoT, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • B.S. in Engineering discipline (or higher-level degree), or relevant job experience
  • 6-8 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
  • Experience with code management tools a plus
  • 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

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, technical 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. Does this without needing prompting from others
  • Understand development processes and procedures within the Device Engineering organization, 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 and adapt solutions to efficiently aggregate and communicate 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

Skills

Scrum
Agile
Project Management
IoT
Embedded Systems
Firmware
Hardware Integration
Cross-Functional Teams
Risk Management
Stakeholder Management
Jira

Alarm.com

Integrated smart security solutions for businesses

About Alarm.com

Alarm.com offers smart security solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, integrating security, lighting, locks, video surveillance, and energy management into one app. This allows businesses to efficiently monitor and control their premises, benefiting from features like video monitoring and energy-saving smart thermostats. The company partners with authorized service providers to sell and install their systems, which come with low upfront costs and ongoing service fees. Alarm.com aims to provide comprehensive security management that helps businesses operate more effectively.

Tysons, VirginiaHeadquarters
2000Year Founded
$158.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Energy, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Pet Insurance
Educational Assistance Program
Company Equity

Risks

DIY home security systems could impact Alarm.com's market share.
Standalone security devices may attract customers away from ongoing service fees.
False alarms in security systems could affect customer satisfaction and retention.

Differentiation

Alarm.com integrates security, lighting, and energy management into a single app.
Their AI Deterrence technology offers advanced security features for tech-savvy customers.
They provide a cost-effective solution with low upfront costs and recurring service fees.

Upsides

The DIY home security market is projected to grow significantly by 2028.
32% of US households have a paid security service, offering market expansion opportunities.
Increased adoption of bundled services can boost customer acquisition and retention.

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