Project Manager

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. Our work is very meaningful, impactful, and cutting edge and we invite you to explore it. We are the Best!

Motorola 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

Location & Travel: This is a remote role for candidates based in the Midwest. This position requires 25%–50% travel to provide on-site project support.

Motorola Solutions is seeking a highly organized and motivated Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of our LMR products and services. This role involves managing projects from inception to close-out, ensuring successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Project Leadership & Management:

• Direct and manage the development and implementation of Motorola Solutions products or services.
• Lead large programs or portions of very complex programs.
• Coordinate internal resources, cross-functional teams, and external third-parties/vendors for flawless project execution.
• Direct and coordinate the work activities of the project team, motivating them for optimal performance.
• Accountable for achieving project objectives, including managing the three constraints: quality, cost, and time.

Planning & Execution:

• Develop the complete project plan, set deliverable dates, and track progress against them.
• Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Work with Scheduling and Engineering Management to ensure resource availability (Field Engineers, System Engineers, Field Service Organization, and/or Motorola Service Shop resources).
• Manage and communicate changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances, and develop necessary action plans.
• Ensure effective project delivery through the use of Six Sigma and Project Management methodologies.
• Identify and communicate defects in the build of material, part numbers, and software versions to product planners to resolve quality and reliability issues impacting upgrades.
• Support and drive project close-out tasks for successful upgrades.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track and evaluate project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Participate in project review and status meetings, and clearly communicate project status.
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Participate in quarterly project reviews.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead and drive efficiency by utilizing tools that promote Project Management best practices.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in Project Management efficiencies and drive their implementation.

Representation & Stakeholder Management:

• Successfully manage relationships with all project resources and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.
• Involved in the management of project staff, including project reporting, administration, and communication.

Strategy & Business Development (May Assist):

• May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to capitalize on business opportunities.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrate a firm understanding of all nine areas of PMBOK project management with expertise in at least two areas.
• Experience in running project phases and overseeing the development of a complete project plan.
• Strong knowledge of Motorola Solutions As…