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

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 and Public Safety Communications customers.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to be the recognized leader for all aspects of assigned mission-critical communication system projects. This role is responsible for the successful, on-time, and on-budget implementation and delivery of the contractual scope, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Project Leadership and Delivery

• •Serve as the focal point and lead cross-functional teams to deliver new or upgraded products/services from inception to completion or transition.
• •Ensure all projects adhere to accepted quality metrics, deadlines, and budget constraints.
• •Oversee the overall pre-tax profit and ensure proper management of the three constraints: quality, cost, and time.
• •Direct and coordinate the work activities of the project team, ensuring optimal performance and motivation.
• •Lead large programs or portions of very complex programs.
• •Accountable for accomplishing stated project objectives within the stipulated time and budget.

Planning, Execution and Control

• •Develop the complete project plan, set deliverable dates, and track progress.
• •Utilize standard Project Management tools such as schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, and action item log to analyze complex issues and develop effective resolutions.
• •Establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances, and develop required action plans.
• •Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless project execution.
• •Work with Scheduling and Engineering Management teams to ensure resource availability and allocation.
• •Manage and communicate changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• •Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, reporting and escalating to management as needed.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• •Serve as the primary communicator to the customer's organization and relevant internal senior stakeholders.
• •Conduct regular project reviews to communicate status and participate in project review and status meetings.
• •Successfully manage the relationships of all project resources.
• •Represent the organization on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.

Process Improvement and Quality

• •Utilize Six Sigma and project management methodologies with PMBOK understanding required to ensure maximum project effectiveness.
• •Lead and drive efficiency by using tools that support Project Management best practices.
• •Look for ways to continuously improve Project Management efficiencies.
• •Identify and communicate defects in materials, part numbers, and software versions to appropriate product planners to resolve quality and reliability issues.
• •Support and help drive project close-out tasks, ensuring a successful project upgrade.

Strategic Contribution

• •May assist in developing business plans, strategies, and approaches to capitalize on business opportunities.
• •Aggressive and creative problem-solving skills, able to get things done in a multi-organizational environment.
• •Participation in quarterly project reviews.
• •Must be able to travel to customer locations for on-site upgrades.
• •Strong knowledge of Motorola Solutions Astro 25 Public Safety systems.

Requirements and Travel

• •Residence is mandatory in the State of Texas or Oklahoma.
• •Travel within the territory, including Texas and Oklahoma, is required. Travel varies and ranges from 50-75%.
• •Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.
• •This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• •A Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of project management experience or 6+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or a similar field.
• •Experience forecasting and driving revenue through project management.
• •Familiarity with Six Sigma and other project management methodologies.
• •Experience with at least one of the following: Public Safety communications systems, cellular infrastructure, civil construction, Military communications, IT Networks.
• •PMP and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• •PM Masters Certificate a plus.
• •Motorola Solutions Field System Integration experience is a plus.
• •Understanding of two-way radio infrastructure communications products, services, and systems.
• •Understanding of local public safety and federal customers such as police, fire, emergency medical services, and government agencies is a plus.
• •Must be a self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.
• •Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• •Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 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