Manager Advanced Development

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

Job Description:

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 11,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond, everything from Residential and Commercial Locks, Door Closer and Exit Devices, Steel Doors and Frames to Access Control and workforce productivity systems.

Allegion is seeking an Advanced Development Manager to lead advanced technology exploration and transition activities that accelerate product innovation across electromechanical and electronic solutions. This role combines technical leadership, R&D program management, and cross‑functional collaboration to identify, validate and mature new technologies from concept through pilot and hand‑off to product teams. The Advanced Development Manager will shape the technology roadmap, manage internal and external partnerships, and ensure development efforts align to business goals and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Define and execute the technology development roadmap aligned to business strategy and product roadmaps; prioritize projects that deliver differentiated customer value and competitive advantage.
• Lead ideation, feasibility studies, prototyping, pilot programs and technology demonstrations across electrical, embedded, IoT, sensing, and related domains.
• Manage and lead a small cross‑functional technology team (firmware/electrical/mechanical resources) and coordinate with Global Advanced Development teams, Engineering teams and partners.
• Establish and implement design controls and reproducible validation methods for technology readiness assessments.
• Drive technology transfer activities—create handover plans, documentation, test protocols and technology readiness criteria to transition validated technologies to product development teams.
• Build and manage external partnerships with suppliers, universities, contract research organizations and startups; negotiate scopes, IP terms and budgets.
• Oversee technical risks, IP strategy (patent disclosure, freedom‑to‑operate), and compliance considerations for new technologies.
• Prepare and present business cases, technical reviews and recommendation reports to senior leadership for investment decisions.
• Provide portfolio dashboards and metrics; Track metrics and ROI for technology initiatives; continuously refine processes to improve throughput and impact.
• Mentor and develop technical staff; cultivate a culture of experimentation, disciplined validation and data‑driven decision making.What You Need to Succeed:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Typically, 10+ years of engineering experience with 4+ years in R&D, technology development or advanced engineering roles; experience managing small teams or programs.
• Proven track record of leading technology projects from concept through prototype/pilot and successful hand‑off to product development.
• Broad technical fluency across electronics, embedded firmware, sensors and connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, cellular, BLE, etc.).
• Strong experience with verification and experimental design.
• Demonstrated ability to create technical roadmaps, build business cases, and communicate technical concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing external collaborations and suppliers, including negotiating technical scope and IP terms.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work across distributed and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to balance multiple research projects and priorities simultaneouslyPreferred Qualifications
• Experience in security, access control, smart locks, building hardware or related industries.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and certifications (UL, FCC, CE, etc.).
• Experience with requirements management, test management and data analysis tools.
• Formal training in project management (PMP), Agile or Six Sigma.
• Experience working with Global R&D, Technology Partners and supply chainsCore Competencies
• Strategic and technical vision for innovation
• Experimentation mindset and rigorous validation discipline
• Cross‑functional influence and stakeholder management
• Program planning and resource prioritization
• IP awareness and risk management
• Talent development and coachingWhy Work for Us?

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

• You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You value personal well-being and balance, because we do too!
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers, and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the