ProdataKey · 3 months ago
Senior Program Manager - Hardware - Draper, UT
PDK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expProdataKey is a leading innovator of cloud-based access control products and services, passionate about enhancing security and safety for professionals and businesses. The Senior Program Manager will lead the planning, execution, testing, certification, and release of hardware products designed for commercial buildings, managing complex programs across various functions.
Cloud ComputingSecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Drive end-to-end delivery of hardware programs, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality goals are achieved
Collaborate with engineering to create plans and estimates to provide delivery targets for future product releases. Develop and maintain program schedules that incorporate supplier lead times and hardware-specific development milestones. Apply scrum best practices tailored for hardware
Partner with Product Managers to align roadmaps, and with Engineering teams (hardware, firmware, electronics, mechanical) to create plans and schedules. Ensure strong cross-functional communication with operations, QA, marketing, and sales
Proactively identify and escalate risks and develop mitigation strategies across engineering, certification, supply chain, and delivery
Use Jira and Confluence to track and report delivery schedules, dependencies, and risks. Create dashboards for leadership visibility
Coordinate with overseas suppliers, JDMs, OEMs, and manufacturing partners on deliverables, quality, and timelines. Oversee procurement and supply chain dependencies
Support external testing and regulatory processes (e.g., FCC, UL, CE, ISO) to ensure certification and compliance
Review and update internal processes for product delivery. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by refining processes and applying lessons learned across hardware programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field; Master's degree is a plus
Minimum 5+ years of prior experience in hardware project or program management
Strong knowledge of hardware delivery timelines and Scrum best practices for hardware development
Familiarity with regulatory testing and certification processes (FCC, UL, CE, safety, compliance)
Strong sense of ownership with a bias toward getting results while collaborating with team members
Proven experience working with suppliers/manufacturers and managing hardware supply chain dependencies with USA or overseas organizations
Skilled in Jira and Confluence, or similar, for schedule and requirements management
Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of risk identification and mitigation
Excellent cross-functional communication skills across product management, engineering, operations, QA, and sales
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, or Agile certification preferred
Physical access control industry experience (RFID readers, controllers, IP cameras, smart locks, intrusion systems) strongly preferred
Benefits
PTO, holiday, and sick leave
401(k) with match
Child care assistance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Saving Account
Company
ProdataKey
ProdataKey provides cloud-based access control and SaaS services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Evan Orme
Chief Technology Officer
Cole Nebeker
Partner Success Manager
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