Motorola Solutions
We build and connect technologies that help make it safer everywhere.
Hybrid

Sr Project Manager

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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.


Department Overview
Considering our customers' unique "jobs to be done" is a foundational principle of the Chief Technology Office (CTO). Based on these customer needs, we create solutions by applying our experience in user experience and design, human factors research and artificial intelligence (AI). Software and hardware technology and platform solutions developed by the CTO form the basis of many products and solutions offered by Motorola Solutions.
Job Description

As a CTO project manager you will be responsible for managing and tracking multiple projects focused on Discovery and Proof of Concept. You will be working with agile development and user experience teams as concepts are refined for handover to business units. You will drive development, demonstrations and customer trials as well as preparing for handover to business unit.

  • Project Manage multiple projects with multiple work streams for various types of new technical or business offerings, including management of customer trials.

  • Be the hub of coordination for the projects; between multiple internal and external teams

  • Be firm but fair in judgment helping the project team to maintain focus on the business priorities while exploring emerging solutions.

  • Effective project set up, tracking and reporting, risk and issue analysis, budget control, and quality assurance.

  • Work with the Business Lead to make sure that a project is doing the right thing in the context of an ongoing business relationship.

Desired Skills/Experience:

  • Comfortable working on multiple projects in a fast paced and evolving environment.

  • Strong communication skills for working with customers in trial implementations.

  • Excellent analytical and problem solving 

  • Must be a self motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives. 

  • Manage conflicts and issues effectively. Ability to suggest ways forward and get consensus during difficult conversations.

  • Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills


Basic Requirements

  • 3+ years of project/program management or engineering experience 

  • Bachelor’s Degree 


Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan
No


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.


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What are Motorola Solutions Perks + Benefits

Motorola Solutions Benefits Overview

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!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes telecommuting at Manager discretion.
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Vacation + Time Off
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Free snacks and drinks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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