Master Scheduler - US Remote

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department OverviewThe North America Solutions Deployment and Integration PMO supports the field to execute mission critical communications projects. The PMO is responsible for continuously improving processes and providing governance, support, and training to project teams.
Job Description

Manages the development and/or implementation of Motorola Solutions products or services.  Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgraded existing products or services.  Manages projects from inception to completion (or transition), including tracking and evaluation of project performance.  Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics. Participates in project review and status meetings, and communicates project status. Utilizes six sigma and project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness.  Motivates project team to ensure optimal performance.  May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Primary Scheduling for Complex Projects:
  • Develop, maintain, and manage highly detailed, resource-loaded, and cost-loaded master project schedules for complex, multi-faceted projects from initiation through closure.
  • Integrate multiple project schedules into a master program schedule, identifying critical paths, dependencies, and potential conflicts.
  • Perform critical path analysis, schedule risk analysis, and "what-if" scenarios to evaluate alternative strategies and mitigate potential delays.
  • Monitor project progress against the baseline, identify deviations, and recommend corrective actions to project teams and stakeholders.
  • Generate and present comprehensive schedule performance reports, including earned value management (EVM) metrics, critical path analysis, and forecast completion dates.
• Project Cost Control & Management:
  • Collaborate closely with project managers and finance to integrate project costs into schedules, track expenditures, and forecast remaining costs.
  • Develop and implement processes for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on project cost performance.
  • Identify potential cost overruns or under-runs and proactively recommend strategies for cost optimization and control.
• Coaching, Consulting & Auditing:
  • Serve as a regional expert and primary point of contact for all project scheduling methodologies and tools.
  • Coach and mentor other project managers and team members on advanced scheduling techniques, best practices, and the effective use of scheduling software.
  • Conduct regular audits of project schedules across the region to ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and best practices.
  • Provide expert consultation to project teams on schedule development, analysis, and risk mitigation.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions on scheduling tools and methodologies as needed.
• Process Improvement & Standardization:
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for scheduling processes, tools, and templates across the organization.
  • Ensure consistency and standardization of scheduling practices to support accurate reporting and strategic decision-making.
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in project scheduling and cost control.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Communicate schedule status, risks, and impacts effectively to all levels of project stakeholders, including senior management.
  • Facilitate scheduling review meetings and workshops.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer Skills: 7+ years of experience working with Primavera, Microsoft Project, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Planview, and Smartsheet.
• Experience as a Team Lead or Manager.
• PMP and/or PMI-SP certification preferred.
• Experience must include demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, and develop schedules for varied projects and programs, in a customer implementation setting.
• Expert in Scheduling Best Practices
• Demonstrated experience within large enterprise scale technology projects.
• Thorough understanding and tracking of project performance metrics (% of completion, EV, etc).
• Experience in monitoring progress of project work and tracking progress in scheduling software.
• Project Schedulers with strong Project Control Cost experience.
• High communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent listening skills and have strong communication skills
• Working knowledge of NA SDI processes strongly preferred.
• Presentation skills and ability to train others on scheduling methodology
• Some travel within US/Canada will be required. 

This position is a remote position and candidates can be located anywhere in the US.

Target Base Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

Travel RequirementsUnder 25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• 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 Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

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