Project Manager - North East Region (US Remote)

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 Overview

The Software Enterprise Deployment and Integration team is the team that delivers solutions to the public safety sector. We are committed to providing technology and tools which will allow customers to focus on their mission, and enable them to respond faster with smarter and safer decisions. We deploy and support products such as Computer Aided Dispatch, Records Management Systems, Jail Management Systems and Mobile Data Computing, among other offerings.
Job Description

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.

General

• Is accountable for the successful implementation, cutover and hand-off to Support for the Central Region emergency call handling projects
• These projects may be as a support PM to a Channel PM or may be as the prime PM for the project
• Writes, manages and implements the master project plan using automated project management tools, processes and procedures.
• Measures the performance relating to achieving each set of goals.
• Understands business implications on all projects.
• Acquires and maintains high level understanding of relevant internal organizational work flows and practices.
• Serves as primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal staff for the project.

Customer Relations

• Establishes and maintains contact with customers and channels as relates to their specific project.
• Provides regular status updates.
• Organizes and facilities meetings with internal and external customers to ensure the achievement of project goals, milestones and deadlines.
• Interfaces with customers and related project managers and channels.

Scheduling

• Initiates, generates, and maintains project schedules.
• Leads scheduling status reviews with team members to track current status against planned progress.

Risk Management

• Perform detailed analyses from program data and recommend solutions to customers.
• Provides ongoing assessment and coverage of the risks associated with a project.
• Alerts management of any problem(s) which could severely or adversely affect the project achievements; prepare plan of action to resolve issues.

Budget/Costing

• Initiates, generates and maintains the project budgets (labor and capital) and financial objectives (turnover, margin and cash).
• Analyses project costs and leads cost status reviews with other team members and management to track current status against planned progress.

Quality Assurance

• Ensures designated standards and processes are followed as it applies to assigned projects.

Other

• From time to time, special projects may require a departure from or addition to regular duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree - highly preferred
• Project management experience, preferably 5+ years experience in a high tech environment.
• PMP Certification - preferred
• Experience in telephony and telecommunications - preferred.
• Proficient with project management tools, preferably Planview
• A good technical competency w.r.t to IP Networking, Firewalls, Operating Systems
• Very good presentation skills in audiences containing executive management and/or customers.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build and lead a team with a common goal - to deliver a project within schedule and budget with the highest level of quality possible.

Ability to travel 50% - 75%

Candidates located in the North East US region highly preferred.

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Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in a high tech environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 Requirements50-75%
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.