Program Manager II - Software Engineering

Summary

Ezurio is seeking a Program Manager II to lead custom embedded software and firmware development programs. The role manages planning, budgets, schedules, risks, Atlassian tooling, cross-functional engineering teams, customer communication, reporting, and software delivery from project initiation through sustaining support.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program management for custom software/firmware co-development programs, from project initiation through production release and sustaining support
• Define, plan, and maintain detailed project schedules, release plans, and financial budgets in alignment with customer commitments and internal targets
• Simultaneously manage priorities, direction, and resource allocation across all active software programs
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate project risks; escalate issues with clear options and recommendations
• Manage cost targets as established by Senior Management, tracking actuals against budget throughout the software development lifecycle
• Stand up, configure, and maintain all projects within the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, BigPicture, Tempo)
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date project plans, project boards, and associated collateral in line with Ezurio engineering process requirements
• Assist in the maintenance, development and improvement of Jira tools and processes using Jira automation, Script Runner, Eazy Bi (MDX) and Power Bi (Power Query & DAX)
• Generate and present weekly snapshot reports for both internal stakeholders and external customers
• Produce and present program status reports to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), including schedule health, budget variance, and key risks
• Serve as the primary project management interface for customers throughout the software co-development lifecycle, ensuring clear communication on scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Lead and coordinate globally distributed engineering teams spanning embedded software, firmware, cloud, QA/test, and hardware disciplines
• Partner with department heads to manage shared engineering resources across multiple concurrent software programs
• Coordinate activities between software engineering, hardware engineering, manufacturing, and quality to meet product development requirements and customer commitments
• Generate and facilitate documentation in accordance with Ezurio engineering procedures and quality standards
• Adhere to and support quality and safety systems and standards, including secure software development and release practices, across all managed programs
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management and software delivery practices within the Custom SOM & SBC group

Skills

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required
• * High-level proficiency in Atlassian tools - Jira, Confluence, and BigPicture (or equivalent extension), Tempo, Script Runner and Jira Automation; ability to configure and administer projects from scratch
• * Strong command of project financial management: budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and cost reporting
• * Excellent cross-functional communication skills, written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to manage engineering and customer relationships at a technical level
• * Proven ability to manage multiple software development programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
• * Strong analytical skills; ability to build and use tools to synthesize project data into actionable reporting
• * Deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies in embedded software product development, from architecture through release and customer hand-off
• * Exceptional attention to detail and time management discipline
• * Working knowledge of embedded software development processes: Agile/Scrum or Kanban delivery, code review and CI/CD pipelines, and release/version management
• * Understanding of the technical considerations specific to custom SOM/SBC software co-development programs, including board support packages and driver bring-up
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools for financial and schedule tracking
• * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree
• * 5+ years of program or project management experience in an electronics design environment - embedded software or firmware development experience required
• * Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, and wireless connectivity stacks (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular) is strongly preferred
• * Direct experience managing customer co-development programs (NRE-based or joint development agreements) is strongly preferred
• * Experience with NXP i.MX, TI, or similar embedded processor platforms, and their associated software/BSP ecosystems, and wireless certifications is a plus
• This role is preferably based in hybrid work arrangement in Akron, Ohio. Remote candidates will also be considered

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required
• * High-level proficiency in Atlassian tools - Jira, Confluence, and BigPicture (or equivalent extension), Tempo, Script Runner and Jira Automation; ability to configure and administer projects from scratch
• * Strong command of project financial management: budgeting, forecasting, variance tracking, and cost reporting
• * Excellent cross-functional communication skills, written and verbal, with demonstrated ability to manage engineering and customer relationships at a technical level
• * Proven ability to manage multiple software development programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment
• * Strong analytical skills; ability to build and use tools to synthesize project data into actionable reporting
• * Deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies in embedded software product development, from architecture through release and customer hand-off
• * Exceptional attention to detail and time management discipline
• * Working knowledge of embedded software development processes: Agile/Scrum or Kanban delivery, code review and CI/CD pipelines, and release/version management
• * Understanding of the technical considerations specific to custom SOM/SBC software co-development programs, including board support packages and driver bring-up
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools for financial and schedule tracking
• * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree
• * 5+ years of program or project management experience in an electronics design environment - embedded software or firmware development experience required

Nice to Haves

• * Familiarity with embedded Linux, RTOS, and wireless connectivity stacks (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular) is strongly preferred
• * Direct experience managing customer co-development programs (NRE-based or joint development agreements) is strongly preferred
• * Experience with NXP i.MX, TI, or similar embedded processor platforms, and their associated software/BSP ecosystems, and wireless certifications is a plus
• This role is preferably based in hybrid work arrangement in Akron, Ohio. Remote candidates will also be considered

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Akron, Ohio; remote candidates will also be considered.