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.
The Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the coordination, planning, scheduling and control over assigned MDR projects through the entire project life cycle. The Project Manager is expected to:
Manage multiple MDR projects, varying in size and complexity, and adhering to a committed schedule with milestones.
Develop and maintain a detailed project plan from Sales handover to active Cyber-Security monitoring.
Demonstrate best practices for developing schedules, with the ability to identify and manage the challenges and Change Requests.
Responsible for working with resource managers and ensuring key participants are allocated/assigned for project support.
Identify resource constraints or deficiencies and lobby for appropriate support and/or subject matter expertise when needed.
Act as the point of contact for stakeholders and the project team, communicating project status, reporting critical project challenges, and escalating issues as warranted.
Monitor project execution to ensure all obligations are met, and drive projects to completion according to schedule, scope and budget commitments.
Excellent Interpersonal skills to work with internal, third party partners and customer teams to execute the projects.
Quickly identify and communicate any changes to scope or expectations, following the Change Request process to determine impact to the resource plan and schedule.
Identify and track risks and issues, along with their potential impact, while driving mitigation strategies and corrective actions.
Drive the project team to identify dependencies, evaluate options, and take appropriate actions to align and/or exploit efficiencies.
Ability to analyze, identify Project Management efficiencies, make recommendations, and implement process improvements.
Effectively coordinate the project close-out and conduct lessons learned, while documenting and storing all assets for reference.
Ability to review contracts and work with stakeholders to implement contract change order as required.
Participation in quarterly project reviews
Preferred Qualifications:
Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
Must be a team player, able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.
Strong organization skills; and the ability to multitask in a high paced environment preferred.
Experience and competency with office tool suites (e.g. MS Office, Google Suite, Slack)
Experience with a project management tool (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, Planview, Jira, monday.com etc.)
Project Management training and familiarity with Project Management terminology perferred.
PMP certification or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification preferred.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or Management
5+ years of experience in a Project Management role required.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Our U.S. Benefits include:
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 ohr@motorolasolutions.com.
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