Lead, Technical Program Manager (Hybrid)

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Oak Brook, IL, USA
Hybrid
103K-193K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Internet of Things • Mobile • Software • App development • PropTech
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The Role
Leads complex technical programs across software, AI, hardware, cloud, and infrastructure engineering teams. Owns portfolio commitments, capacity, dependencies, dashboards, reporting, prioritization, and delivery plans. Partners with product and engineering leaders on customer deployments, product launches, platform initiatives, and operational scaling. Requires strong technical judgment, agile experience, cross-functional communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a matrixed organization.
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Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster®  and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ®  app daily.

Job Description: 

This is a role within CG's Engineering group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Drive functional and technical delivery of key team and org-wide programs/initiatives. Partner with Engineering Managers, Product Managers and other cross functional partners to define, scope, and drive large programs to conclusion., and (ii) Own the team-level portfolio; maintaining a single source of truth for commitments, capacity, dependencies, and status across all active lines of work. Requires 7+ years of program or project management experience in a software/AI engineering, hardware-software integration or infrastructure environment and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field with a PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, A-CSM or equivalent certification. 

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Drive functional and technical delivery of key team and org-wide programs/initiatives. Partner with Engineering Managers, Product Managers and other cross functional partners to define, scope, and drive large programs to conclusion. 

  • Own the team-level portfolio; maintaining a single source of truth for commitments, capacity, dependencies, and status across all active lines of work. 

  • Serve as the primary interface between the product team and engineering teams, translating business commitments (contracts, growth targets, customer deployments) into engineering capacity plans and surfacing tradeoffs before they become misses. 

  • Design, implement, and maintain the dashboards, cadences, KPIS, and reporting frameworks to achieve goals with well-defined success criteria & give senior leadership clear, accurate visibility into portfolio health without noise. Leverage data and acquired knowledge to drive strategic decisions at an engineering leadership level. 

  • Partner with engineering leads across Hardware, Platform/Cloud, and Eng Ops to maintain a real-time view of capacity versus committed demand, and drive prioritization decisions when they conflict. 

  • Drive end-to-end delivery of strategic programs that span multiple engineering pillars and business functions, including customer-facing deployments, new product launches, and operational scaling initiatives. 

  • Create and communicate widely circulated plans, driving consistency, clarity and building alignment across teams. Help influence peers / leaders and build consensus while dealing with ambiguity. 

  • Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams. 

  • Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential. 

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. 

  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating in projects as needed. 

 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related field. 

  • PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, A-CSM, or equivalent certification. 

  • 7+ years of program or project management experience in a software/AI engineering, hardware software integration or infrastructure environment. 

  • Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex programs spanning multiple engineering teams with competing priorities.  

  • Strong technical background — you don't need to write production code, but you must be able to engage deeply with engineers on technical tradeoffs, architecture decisions, and delivery constraints.  

  • Excellent written and verbal communication; proven ability to tailor message and level of detail to the audience.  

  • Experience working in agile/scrum environments; comfortable with Jira, Confluence, and similar tools.  

  • Proven track record of operating effectively in matrixed organizations with distributed, cross-functional teams.  

  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), container orchestration (Kubernetes), or GitOps (ArgoCD).  

  • Experience driving AI, DevEx, developer productivity, or internal platform initiatives. 

 

Preferred Skills: 

 

  • Background in building internal platform-as-a-product programs or developer self-service tooling.  

  • Experience partnering with hardware engineering teams — familiarity with NPD (New Product Development) processes, hardware-software integration, or embedded systems in connected/IoT products.  

  • Experience in IoT, connected home, or cloud-native platform engineering environments is a plus 

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The pay range for this position is $102,600.00 - $193,425.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.  

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].


NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
  • PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, A-CSM, or equivalent certification
  • 7+ years of program or project management experience in a software or AI engineering, hardware-software integration, or infrastructure environment
  • Experience managing large, complex programs spanning multiple engineering teams with competing priorities
  • Strong technical background with the ability to engage engineers on technical tradeoffs, architecture decisions, and delivery constraints
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, and similar tools
  • Experience operating in matrixed organizations with distributed, cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with Terraform, Kubernetes, or ArgoCD
  • Experience driving AI, developer experience, developer productivity, or internal platform initiatives
  • Background building internal platform-as-a-product programs or developer self-service tooling
  • Experience partnering with hardware engineering teams, including NPD processes, hardware-software integration, or embedded systems
  • Experience in IoT, connected home, or cloud-native platform engineering environments

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Chamberlain Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is considered comprehensive, with multiple plan options (PPO/HSA), mental‑health support, and wellness resources, plus onsite amenities such as a gym and meditation space. Copays/pricing are characterized as reasonable in places, aligning with a broadly competitive offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is presented as generous, spanning PTO, paid holidays (including floating days), sick leave, bereavement, and paid volunteer time. Flexible or hybrid options and summer hours are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility A companywide Growth Share Plan launched in March 2025 is positioned to share in long‑term business performance on top of salary, bonus, and core benefits. Public listings further reference equity opportunities beyond standard cash compensation.

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The Company
HQ: Oak Brook, IL
5,769 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

Chamberlain Group is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by its myQ technology platform, CG delivers seamless, secure access solutions for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities around the world. CG's flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain®, are trusted in more than 36 million homes, while over 15 million users rely on the myQ® app each day to manage and monitor access with ease. CG’s patented vehicle-to-home connectivity solution, myQ Connected Garage, is integrated with leading automotive manufacturers and available in millions of vehicles, extending smart access beyond the home.

Why Work With Us

At CG, our ONETEAM is united by our mission to make access simple and secure. As a pioneer in the smart access industry, you'll have the opportunity to develop products that make a direct impact on the daily lives of millions of people -- allowing them to seamlessly and securely access their homes, communities and businesses.

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