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Technical Project Manager - Hardware/Software (Hybrid)

Chamberlain Group · Oak Brook, IL · $85,500–$162,975 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a project you led end to end that involved both hardware and software teams. Where were the hardest handoffs?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how hardware lead times and software iteration clash, and have managed that friction before.

Tell me about a time a project you managed went off track. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes honestly and changed their approach, rather than blaming other teams.

What would you do

Midway through, firmware says they need three more weeks. How do you handle it with your manager and stakeholders?

What they are checking: Whether they flag tradeoffs early with options, rather than hiding delays or simply moving the date.

You are running several projects at once. How do you decide where to spend your time each week?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize by risk and impact across parallel projects without letting one quietly slip.

How do you run a status meeting so that it actually surfaces risks instead of just reporting progress?

What they are checking: Whether they create a space where people admit problems early, which is when they are cheapest to fix.

How would you work with an engineering manager who wants to own the schedule themselves?

What they are checking: Whether they can partner with engineering leaders without fighting over control, while still holding the program together.

About the work

You are expected to keep the source of truth for commitments, dependencies and status. How do you set that up and keep it accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real system for tracking work that people trust, not a status deck that is always out of date.

How do you turn a business requirement into engineering tasks and a timeline that engineers will agree with?

What they are checking: Whether they work with engineers to estimate and break down work instead of handing them dates from above.

What tools have you used for planning and tracking engineering work, and what did you change about how your team used them?

What they are checking: Whether they shape tools like Jira to serve the team rather than just following whatever exists.

What does good scope definition look like for a lower to medium complexity project?

What they are checking: Whether they can define clear goals, boundaries and done criteria so a project does not grow forever.

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The full job description

As published by Chamberlain Group.

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) Define, scope, and drive multiple lower to medium complexity projects to conclusion, partnering with the Engineering Manager/Director and cross-functional stakeholders., and (ii) Maintain the source of truth for your program's commitments, dependencies, and status. Requires 4+ years of related experience; Experience leading a project/projects end-to-end, Experience in an Engineering environment strongly preferred and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering. Business, or related field. Job Responsibilities: • Define, scope, and drive program/multiple projects concurrently to conclusion, partnering with the Engineering Manager/Director and cross-functional stakeholders. • Maintain the source of truth for your program's commitments, dependencies, and status. • Help translate business requirements into engineering tasks and timelines for your program, flagging tradeoffs to your manager. • Maintain the dashboards and status updates that give your manager and immediate stakeholders visibility into your program's health. • Track your program's resourcing against committed scope; resolve conflicts within your project team, and escalate when needed. • Keep your program's plan and status clearly communicated to the immediate team and stakeholders; build consensus within your program's scope. • 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 on projects as needed. Job Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in engineering. Business, or related field • 4+ years of related experience; • Experience leading a project/projects end-to-end • Experience in an Engineering environment strongly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to own a project from scoping through delivery. • Comfortable with agile/scrum tools (Jira, Confluence, or similar). • Clear written and verbal communication, tailored to the audience. • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers and partners outside your immediate team. Preferred Qualifications: • CAPM, PMP, or equivalent certification preferred • Strong technical background — able to engage with engineers on tradeoffs and constraints • Background in firmware, electrical, hardware-software integration, or embedded/IoT systems. • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), Kubernetes, or GitOps. #LI-LN1 #LI-Hybrid 
The pay range for this position is $85,500.00 - $162,975.00; 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 Recruiting@Chamberlain.com . NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.

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