Program Manager ( US Remote)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewThe Cloud Platform Engineering team (CPE) is Motorola Solutions' organization of cloud subject matter experts specializing in the deployment, management, operations, compliance and security of our cloud-based solutions. CPE delivers expertise in cloud engineering and follows best-practices for developing, architecting and managing cloud-based environments and solutions. CPE manages cloud solutions at scale, with efficiencies delivered through common services, industry expertise, and centralized cost management and monitoring. In addition, CPE facilitates partnerships with cloud vendors and other technology partners, and streamlines our interactions with their infrastructure and services. We also accelerate cloud development and deployments and optimize cloud operations, management & cost through scale and specialization with cloud-native services and processes.
Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for

• Defining the outcomes and core deliverables for complex projects and programs across the Motorola Solutions Video and Software organization. 

• Maintaining a strong relationship with development and product management teams from the various platform and application organizations that are contributing to the programs they are managing.

• Driving exit criteria and launch activities for important program milestones

• Predicting and escalating potential conflicts in priorities or schedule as they arise and helping to create innovative solutions for such impasses 

• Working closely with business stakeholders to understand their time and resource constraints and factor those into the overall program plans

• Managing external cloud and software vendor relationships to align priorities and jointly plan roadmaps

• Building and managing project and program timelines, status reports, financial reports, risk logs, and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes

Requirements

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Strong risk management skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience building and managing timelines, status reports, and financial reports

• At least 7+ years of project or program management experience in a highly matrixed organization

• Experience and technical knowledge of IaaS (Azure, AWS or GCP), Networking, Kubernetes, and related cloud technologies is a plus

• Experience managing cross functional and cross organizational relationships with engineering, product and marketing leaders is a plus

• Experience in SaaS development and DevOps concepts is a plus

• Demonstrated ability to seek out opinions & build trust/buy-in across all functional teams.

• Bachelor's Degree required

• PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP or other advanced program management/project management certification is a plus

• MBA degree is a plus

• Experience with Smartsheet is a plus 

Travel Requirements: Under 10%

Note: Candidate can reside anywhere in the US.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelors degree with 7+ years of project/program management experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel RequirementsUnder 10%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].