Product Manager

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewThe Cloud Platform Engineering team (CPE) is Motorola Solutions' organization of cloud subject matter experts specializing in the deployment, management, operations, compliance and security of our cloud-based and hybrid solutions. The organization delivers solutions at scale, with efficiencies delivered through common services, industry expertise, and centralized cost management and monitoring. CPE facilitates partnerships with hardware and software vendors, and other technology partners, and streamlines our interactions with their infrastructure and services. We also accelerate cloud development and optimize operations, management & cost through scale, specialization with cloud-native services, and agile processes.
Job Description

Motorola solutions is “solving for safer” by building the next generation safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. And to succeed we need to create a cloud based, high scale, high performance, intelligent data platform to power all the critical applications that make this vision a reality. 

The Cloud Platform Engineering (CPE) team at Motorola Solutions is seeking a Product Manager with a strong data science and data modeling background who can own the strategy and vision for our intelligent data platform and grow its storage and search capabilities to support the high volumes and performance required by a variety of critical public safety and video analysis applications. The position is responsible for defining and delivering the product roadmap for the entire data platform and requires strong collaboration with executive level stakeholders, internal engineering teams, and external partners and vendors to navigate the ideal path forward. The role is highly visible and highly technical - with the ideal candidate having a background in the technology aspects of large data platforms along with an acute business and customer focus. 

The candidate responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute the product strategy for our intelligent data platform - a large data platform with advanced search capabilities that powers critical public safety applications 

• Lead the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch, and ongoing product enhancements, including defining product roadmap, feature prioritization, and release planning. 

• Conduct market research and gather customer insights to identify market trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, product managers from partner teams, engineering, design, marketing, and sales to define product requirements, prioritize features, and ensure successful product launches. 

• Define clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide the development team. 

• Monitor and analyze product performance metrics, user feedback, and market trends to make data-driven decisions and drive continuous product improvement. 

• Act as a product evangelist, effectively communicating the value proposition and benefits of the data platform to internal stakeholders, customers, and partners. 

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge. 

• Develop and demonstrate a high level of subject matter expertise in all relevant functional areas to help maintain a system-level view during the solution construction process.

• Track and regularly report on the progress towards important milestones and deliverables

• Ensure backlog and goals for the data platform are maintained and current.

• Be the face of the team with executives around the company to showcase the value prop and progress against goals.

Requirements:

• At least 3 years experience in product management and 8 years Industry experience in an engineering or product management related discipline.

• At least 3 years experience delivering solutions involving large data storage, data models, semantic search and AI enabled search

• Experience and knowledge of core technical concepts required for this product - Data Modelling, Data Science, Data Governance/Quality, and understanding of Data Integration

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field. MBA is a plus. 

• Demonstrated success in delivering complex software products from concept to launch, preferably in an Agile development environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Polished presentation skills for internal and external audiences

• Team player, consensus builder, natural collaborator

• Strong organization and planning skills

• Proactive, enthusiastic attitude toward challenging problems

• Strong decision making and prioritization skills

• Experience shipping SaaS applications on Azure, AWS or GCP is a plus

• Eligible for relevant security clearances where required by customer interaction

Note: Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland Area, Salt Lake City Area or Greater Dallas Area.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with 8+ years of professional experience

• AND 3+ years of product management experience

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
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.

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 email [email protected].