Senior Project 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 OverviewMotorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.
Job Description

This is a remote position with travel (25%-50%) to support projects. The candidate must reside in or be open to relocation to GA, SC or NC.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and maintains a project budget and schedule as well as a communication plan with project teams and customers.

• Develops and manages a project schedule (MS Project typically used).

• Establishes and executes risk assessments and mitigation plans.

• Ensures assigned projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements and prescribed quality metrics.

• Schedules and leads project review and status meetings (internally and with the customer), and communicates project status effectively.

• Negotiates and writes subcontracts for internal and external subcontractors, approves invoices

• Motivates project team members to ensure optimal performance.

• Prepares budgets, reports, and scheduling for each project assigned.

• Ensures the profitability and customer satisfaction goals of the project.

Skills:

• Understanding of Project Financial key measurements.

• Experience with Kissflow, Planview, MS Project, and/or Primevera P6.

• PM Masters Certificate (a plus)

• PMP Certification is highly desired (PMP and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certifications are valuable assets).

• Understanding of two-way radio/cellular infrastructure communications products, services, and systems (a plus).

• Understanding of local public safety customers (police, fire, and emergency medical services) (a plus).

• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work effectively with general guidance towards objectives.

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive, Meet, Chat, etc), or the Microsoft equivalent is required.

This is a remote position with travel (25%-50%) to support projects. The candidate must reside in or be open to relocation to GA, SC or NC.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of project/program management or similar business or engineering experience

• Or 8 + years of project/program management or similar business or engineering experience

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

Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

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].