Sr Solution Architect
Company Overview
Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home.
We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.
Department OverviewThe Software Deployment & Integration organization is responsible for deploying mission-critical solutions to environments where every second matters. Each software application in our Command Center suite is strengthened with unique integrations, consistent user experiences, accelerated workflows and centralized access to data. Our public safety software suite is the only end-to-end software platform that provides a unified experience and intelligent capabilities designed specifically for public safety.
Job Description
The Solutions Architect role is responsible for all the technical aspects of a project implementation. The Solutions Architect team is comprised of staff with a variety of skill levels in a variety of knowledge domains related to all the solutions in the Command Center suite. The Solutions Architect team delivers technical solutions by collaborating with Project Managers, Application Specialists, other Solutions Architects, customers, software developers, and any other resources needed to ensure the success of the project.
Responsibilities involve the integration of programmatic, technical, systems engineering, business, and personnel elements of a project, including:
- Understanding the technical requirements, concepts of operation, and architecture of the overall solution. It requires working closely with the Pre- and Post-Sales teams to align the requirements with customer solution needs.
- Leading and defending the project technical and programmatic decisions. It requires identifying customer expectation mismatches and working with the Project Manager to mitigate them.
- Tailoring and applying change management and systems engineering processes. Requires working with the customer and engineering teams when implementing solutions including third-party applications.
- Assists Project Management in developing and managing cost and schedule by identifying technical risks to the deployment plan and suggesting mitigation options for those risks.
- Participating as the technical counterpart to the Project Manager for third-party, customer, and internal meetings.
Additional Skills
- Excellent presentation skills required. Must be highly skilled with drawing and diagramming tools (such as MS Visio or similar).
- Strong verbal and written skills; fluency in English.
- Willing to travel, occasionally up to 50% of the time.
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Basic Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in a technical or engineering field, an Associate Degree in a technical field; or equivalent experience (+8 years) in delivering Public Safety projects in a technical role or Enterprise level technical deployment projects.
- Must be able to obtain necessary security clearance as required by local, state, and federal government contracts which include criminal and financial background investigations.
Vaccine Requirement
Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Any employee who is not vaccinated must wear a mask at all times when at a Motorola Solutions site or otherwise meeting with other Motorola Solutions employees or customers. Employees who have submitted proof of vaccination must follow site-specific or local mask requirements. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions' customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees.
Travel RequirementsOver 50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
- 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
- 9 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 and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.