Technical Program Manager (US Remote)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It’s the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class.

As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.

At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Department Overview

As a Technical Program Manager, you will help coordinate, plan, prioritize and execute projects across the Safety Reimagined portfolio. You will be responsible for identifying and bringing together the various product teams across Motorola Solutions to deliver an End-to-End solution. Together with other Product and Project managers, you will prioritize projects, identify risks, create mitigation plans, set up project schedules, ensure orderly execution towards delivery, and most importantly focus on system and technical details, integration points and other system issues and scalability. You will be expected to provide insights and recommendations on technical decisions that will impact the successful outcome of the projects.
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.

What we are looking for: 

• Deep understanding of API technologies, Software Architecture and Design, and System and Cloud Deployment

• Strong understanding and practical hands-on experience on System Integration and Deployment

• Demonstrated ability to work in an Agile environment to deliver customer value quickly

• Make technical decisions on project scope based on technical / business tradeoffs and risk mitigation

• Familiarity with Software development methodologies and Quality Process

• Act as a Agile product owner or a scrum master when called upon

• Ability to holistically manage and lead a program with multiple projects and stakeholders

• Passion for delivering End-to-End solutions to customers with quality

• Ability to work collaboratively from working closely with engineers to reporting to senior management

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements:

• Project Management Qualifications such as PMP

• Must have 5+ years in a technical position with programming or hardware development experience

• Must have 3+ years of experience in a technical project management role

Note: Candidate can reside anywhere in the US (Chicago preferred)

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor Degree and 8+ years of professional experience.

• OR Master Degree and 6+ years of professional experience.

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 Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanNo

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 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.