Senior Project Manager

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Aeris Communications Full time

For more than three decades, Aeris has been a trusted cellular IoT leader enabling the biggest IoT programs and opportunities across Automotive, Utilities and Energy, Fleet Management and Logistics, Medical Devices, and Manufacturing. Our IoT technology expertise serves a global ecosystem of 7,000 enterprise customers and 30 mobile network operator partners, and 90 million IoT devices across the world. Aeris powers today's connected smart world with innovative technologies and borderless connectivity that simplify management, enhance security, optimize performance, and drive growth.

As a Senior Project Manager for Automotive & IoT Connectivity, you will lead strategic projects that deliver cutting-edge connected vehicle and IoT solutions. Working closely with automotive OEMs, telco partners, and engineering teams, you will shape project scope, manage complex integrations, and deliver technology that drives the future of mobility and communications.

This position plays a crucial role in our PMO, not only managing projects for one of our main automotive partners but also driving IoT platform projects across the entire product life cycle – from SW product development to critical customer deployments and transformative projects. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge within the connected vehicle ecosystem as well as experience with IoT SaaS and core networks.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
  • Lead large-scale Automotive IoT & IoT platform projects from concept through launch
  • Manage multiple competing activities in parallel, showcasing an ability to prioritize tasks and allocate resources efficiently.
  • Collaborate closely with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, mobile network operators, and internal/external engineering teams to ensure project success.
  • Create and implement effective project structures when needed, ensuring a clear and organized approach to project execution.
  • Have a vision to elevate the project office to the next level by harnessing new ways of working, including the use of Gen AI, and building and developing a highly effective team.
Communication & Collaboration
  • Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders, maintaining transparency on status, milestones, and potential risks.
  • Ensure all stakeholders are well-informed about project status, milestones, and potential risks through effective communication channels.
Initiative and Proactiveness
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making, contributing to the overall success of the Project Management Office (PMO).
  • Exhibit strong business acumen, balancing customer requirements with company revenue objectives.
Technical Understanding
  • Ability to communicate and engage with customers fluently in the connected vehicle area
  • Drive and support the design and deployment of 4G/5G Core networks and IoT SaaS-based solutions for our customers and partners.
  • Engage in technical discussions with customers, partners, and internal engineering teams.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years focused on Automotive IoT, connected car, telematics, or automotive electronics projects.
  • Proven track record managing complex, multi-party projects within the automotive industry (OEM, Tier 1, or technology provider environments preferred).
  • Experience in the telecom industry, particularly with 4G and 5G standards, IoT, and IP networks.
  • Long experience in agile software development methodologies.
  • Knowledge of cloud services, such as serverless computing, containerization, and microservices.
  • Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural and multinational environment.
  • Strong internal drive and a history of making things happen.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field; advanced degrees preferred.
  • PMP or equivalent certification is a strong plus.
Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional detail will be provided via the formal application process.

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may also be modified in the future. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $170,000. Aeris also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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