Software Engineering Manager - Front End; Hybrid in Oak Brook, IL

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and a 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, Lift Master® and Chamberlain®, are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily. This position is responsible for applying Software engineering knowledge to the day-to-day functional management of a team related to the development and implementation of Web, Apple iOS App, and Google Android App projects, or processes.

The projects could consist of New Product Development, Productivity, Sustaining or Advanced Development projects. This individual will be expected to contribute to making the myQ Software product, via its front‑end interfaces, a best‑in‑class, competitive and interactive user experience. The ideal person will have the ability to solve complex software engineering problems, recognize gaps in process, and recommend solutions.

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of on‑time, on‑budget and quality functional project execution for one team to ensure system reliability.
• Responsible for 18‑month project forecasting for one team; accountable for direct‑reports project time accounting.
• Responsible for the functional design approach and technical feasibility for multiple projects, with input from key technical personnel from a single team.
• Ensure functional process compliance.
• Maintain standards‑based documentation across various architectural views (Conceptual, Logical, Physical) and tiers (Presentation, Business Logic, Storage).
• Responsible for meeting and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for the functional group.
• Ensure architectural principles and standards are clearly defined, documented, communicated and maintained across project and product life cycles.
• Manage the code branching strategy and release process, including verification steps for any mobile application and websites during the development, to QA, to production steps.
• Maintain and mature multi‑platform continuous integration and continuous deployment processes and tools.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the functional area.
• Execute 1‑3 year technology roadmap projects.
• Responsible for annual expense and capital budget planning and tracking for the team.
• Monitor and create training plans for direct reports that improve the core competencies of the functional area or business area.
• Review and approve the functional deliverables, pull requests and Change Approval Board (CAB) tickets for all direct reports.
• Ensure design quality through participation in design reviews for projects supported by the team; serve on the Change Authorization Board as an alternate as needed.
• Responsible for complying with the security requirements set forth by the Information Security team and the established ISO
  27001 Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities Document found in the ISMS Document Library.
• Build key cross‑functional relationships with other functional areas in operations and development.
• Proactively collaborate with the End‑to‑End Software Architecture and back‑end MyQ technical teams to maintain a best‑in‑class, branded and consumer‑facing connectivity product experience.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• An advanced degree in a directly applicable area of study may substitute for up to two (2) years of job‑related experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience developing iOS, Android, or Web applications is required.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in software development is…