5+ years project/program managementPublic Safety experienceComplex deployment managementPeople management experienceMicrosoft ProjectRisk assessment & mitigationSix Sigma methodologyPMP CertificationCJIS Security certificationBachelor's in Business/IT/PM or relatedCommunication & negotiation skills75% travel willingness
Job Description
Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the West Coast Region to manage the development and implementation of products and services. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery, and leading team performance. Requires 5+ years of project management experience in public safety or complex deployments, people management experience, willingness to travel 75%, and various technical competencies including Six Sigma methodologies and Microsoft Project proficiency.
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.
Department Overview
On any given day, every moment matters to someone, somewhere. Motorola Solutions' innovations, products and services play essential roles in people's lives. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. We keep utility workers connected and visible to each other with real-time voice and data communication across the smart grid. And we provide the situational awareness first responders need when a moment brings catastrophe.
Responsibilities
•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
Preferred Qualifications
•Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
•Prior people management experience
•Willingness to travel up to 75% as required
•Ability to work remotely in the United States
•Skilled in using Microsoft Project and similar applications for project schedule planning
•Experience with project risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies
•Self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives
•PMP Certification preferred
•Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain CJIS Security and Privacy: Privileged Role certification
Basic Requirements
•High School diploma, Associates, or Bachelor Degree in Business, Communications, Finance, IT, Management, Project Management, or Technology
•5+ years of Public Safety, Project Management, or Program Management experience managing complex deployments
•Must be able to obtain a background clearance as required by government customers
Compensation and Benefits
•Target Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 USD
•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 and Family Leave
Additional Details
•Travel Requirements: 50-75%
•Relocation: None provided
•Position Type: Experienced
•Remote position within the United States
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