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Smart Start, Inc. · 9 hours ago

Project Manager

Grapevine, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Smart Start, Inc. is seeking a proactive and technically adept Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional product development initiatives within their R&D and IT departments. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of hardware and software projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timelines, and budgets.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)ManufacturingPublic Safety

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, QA, and external vendors) to deliver new products and enhancements on time and within budget

Collaborate with R&D and IT Directors to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals

Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation using tools like JIRA and MS Project

Facilitate Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensure adherence to Agile best practices

Oversee proof-of-concept development, prototype testing, and debugging

Ensure seamless integration of new products with IT/POS systems

Coordinate structured QA testing and ensure product changes meet expectations

Maintain accurate and current documentation, including technical manuals and training materials

Identify and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as needed

Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovations that align with business needs

Support administrative tasks such as expense reports and travel coordination for R&D and IT leadership as needed

Qualification

Technical project managementAgile methodologiesProject Management certificationJIRA proficiencyMS Project proficiencyManage multiple projectsBachelor’s degreeCommunicationOrganization skillsLeadership skills

Required

5+ years of experience in technical project management required, experience in product development or R&D environments preferred

Project Management certification required (e.g. PMP, CAPM, CSM)

Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience using JIRA or similar tools required

Proficiency in MS Project or other project scheduling tools required

Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills required

Ability to manage multiple projects across departments in a dynamic, fast-paced environment required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred

Benefits

A comprehensive health plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage to ensure you and your family have access to the care you need

A 401(k)-retirement plan with a generous company match to help you save for your future and achieve your financial goals

Other fringe benefits including Birthday & Anniversary bonus, company-wide discounts, life insurance, Telemedicine access, short & long-term disability, and more!

Positive work environments that offer work/life balance and professional growth

Mission-driven work making a global impact with local roots

The opportunity to have hands on work experience with industry leading, innovative technology

Company

Smart Start, Inc.

Since December 1992, Smart Start has made an impact in the industry as the world leader of services and technologies that are Separating Drinking From Driving® and Setting the Standard in Alcohol Monitoring Technology®.

Founded in 1993

Grapevine, Texas, USA

501-1000 employees