Project Manager

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video, and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential, and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security. Job Description Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the delivery of the Command Center Software (CCSW) HW/SW Platform migration tasks and will act and be recognized as the leader / focal point for all aspects of assigned project(s). The PM must deliver contractual scope on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer satisfaction. PM tools such as schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, and action item log will be used to analyze complex issues and develop resolutions. The PM allocates all necessary resources to meet objectives, corporate financial, and customer satisfaction goals. The PM communicates directly with the customer’s organization and relevant senior stakeholders internally throughout the life of the project. The PM also bears responsibility for the overall pre‑tax profit of all projects. This is a remote position with approximately 50% travel; qualified candidates can reside anywhere in the US but must live near a major airport. Key Responsibilities A project manager is accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives within the stipulated time period and budget. Ensures that the three constraints (quality, cost and time) that face every project are properly managed. Leads programs or portions of very complex programs. Directs and coordinates the work activities of the project team. Demonstrates a firm understanding of all nine areas of PMBOK project management and has expertise in two areas. Experienced in running project phases. Oversees development of the complete project plan. Establishes, tracks, and audits project budgets, analyzes variances, and develops action plans as required. Represents the organization on projects and may perform in project leadership role. Manages project staff including reporting, administration and communication. Plans and tracks project deliverables. Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution of projects. Assists in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Works with the Scheduling team and Engineering Management team to ensure resource availability and allocation. Develops a project plan to monitor and track progress. Manages and communicates changes to project scope, schedule, and costs. Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Reports and escalates to management as needed. Manages relationships of all project resources. Identifies and communicates defects found in build of material, part numbers, and software versions to appropriate product planners to solve quality and reliability issues that impact upgrades. Supports and helps drive project close‑out tasks, ensuring a successful project upgrade. Leads and drives efficiency using tools that promote Project Management best practices. Continuously improves Project Management efficiencies and drives those efficiencies. Exhibits aggressive/creative problem‑solving skill; gets things done in a multi‑organizational environment. Travels to customer locations for on‑site upgrades. Possesses strong knowledge of Motorola Solutions Astro 25 Public Safety systems (plus). Collaborates with other resource managers to plan project deliverables. Leads project discussions. Builds and maintains positive, effective, and mutually beneficial working alliances with customers. Tailors and applies change management. Works with the customer and engineering teams when implementing solutions, including third‑party applications. Drives process improvement and best practices. Qualifications BA/BS degree with 5+ years of experience in project/program management or services management. PMP highly desired; CAPM or PM Masters Certificate is a plus. Understanding of Motorola Solutions software organization and deployment of those software solutions; experience with Public Safety communications, Military communications, Civil construction, or IT Networks. Must obtain necessary security clearance as required by local, state, and federal government contracts, including criminal and financial background investigations. Experience leading highly complex projects. Excellent presentation skills. Applies critical thinking skills to make decisions, troubleshoot issues, identify mitigation strategies, and exercise good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Works collaboratively with all team members. Communicates effectively with relevant peer and senior stakeholders. Strong verbal and written skills; fluency in English. Proficient in Google Suite; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) is a plus. Strong aggressive/creative problem‑solving, negotiation, interpersonal, and presentation skills. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers. Basic Requirements Bachelors Degree 5+ years of experience in project/program management or services management Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely Ability to obtain background clearance as required by government customer Travel requirements: 25‑50% Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes Target Base Salary Range $100,000 - $110,000 USD. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. U.S. Benefits Incentive Bonus Plans Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 401K with Company Match 10 Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off Packages Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Parental & Family Leave and more! EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally‑protected characteristic. We are proud of our people‑first and community‑focused culture, empowering every Motorola to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you. #J-18808-Ljbffr