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Project Manager II

Project Manager II

CompanyAlarm.com
LocationVienna, VA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. or B.A. in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or other technical field
  • 2-4 years of experience in project coordination, technical project/program management, or engineering support
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes and sprint planning
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfort working with engineers and understanding technical challenges at a high level
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across stakeholders and time zones
  • History of taking initiative, problem-solving, and driving follow-through
  • Bonus: Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware development, or consumer electronics

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Scrum Master for the firmware team — lead sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog management.
  • Act as the key point of contact with third-party hardware and software vendors, aligning timelines and managing technical deliverables.
  • Triage bugs and development blockers, track status and resolution, and ensure key milestones are met.
  • Coordinate closely with product managers, QA, hardware, and cloud/backend teams to manage cross-functional dependencies.
  • Sync global teams across time zones and ensure effective communication and alignment.
  • Help plan and manage firmware development efforts.
  • Maintain internal documentation and standard operating procedures.
  • Support processes to drive continuous improvement.
  • Help define and implement new team workflows or tools.
  • Build team culture by supporting onboarding, planning team events, and fostering a sense of community.
  • Learn about the intersection of software, hardware, and firmware, and grow your project management skills in a highly technical environment.
  • If something needs to get done to keep the team moving forward — you’re the person who steps in.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with embedded systems, firmware development, or consumer electronics