Engineering Project Manager
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 OverviewOur Applied Technology organization puts some of Motorola Solutions' brightest minds on unique, highly challenging projects. Based on decades of experience with our customers, we apply leading-edge technologies to support security and safety throughout the world. We engineer our products from start to finish and manufacture them in-house. We're known for low volume and high capability with focused specialization in areas including software-defined radios, advanced antenna solutions, cybersecurity, and more. We can't tell you much more about what we do, but we can tell you it's amazing.
Job Description
In this leadership role, you will manage multiple projects valued in the $500k to $5M range. You will coordinate a mix of engineering development and small-scale production activities in the area of custom products. Your main tasks will be as the point-of-contact for customers and the leader of day-to-day activities of small (1-10 person), multi-disciplinary project teams, including both junior and senior level engineers.
You will take projects through the entire life cycle from project conception and proposal through design and production utilizing existing process methodologies. You will be responsible for coordinating with both internal and external groups to meet the cost, schedule and technical goals of the program while managing risk and motivating the team. Due to the technical nature of this work, the ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in wireless communication technologies.
You will be leading all facets of leading edge projects designed for minimal size, weight and power (SWaP) that involve software, FPGA, RF waveform, RF hardware, baseband hardware and mechanical engineering. You will utilize your high-level knowledge of multi-disciplinary design principles to ensure the projects are completed successfully within cost and schedule while meeting all technical requirements. As the project manager, you will have ultimate technical decision-making control during the development cycle. The ability to analyze and evaluate technical trade-offs, while also considering the impacts to cost and schedule, is essential.
In addition to project tasks, you will be expected to contribute to the growth of the organization via interaction with senior management, peers and subordinates. This will include managing and completing performance reviews for project team members. As a leader in a growing department you will also be expected to participate in department growth and process improvement activities.
You will lead your project teams via daily interactions, weekly meetings, and monthly customer reviews. You must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in project management is preferred. Occasional domestic travel is required.
Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements
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Basic Requirements
Bachelors (BS) degree in engineering
7+ years of engineering experience
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts. Some contracts may have higher-level clearance requirements.
Vaccine Requirement
Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions' customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Motorola Solutions and maintain compliance with these requirements.
Travel RequirementsNone
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.
