Project Manager - US Remote

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Software Enterprise Deployment and Integration team 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. The Software Deployment and Integration team is responsible for delivering Command Center projects to our public safety customers. The projects contained in the Command Center portfolio include large Statewide, Regional, and major Municipal Public Safety Applications (CAD, Mobile, Records Management, Crime Analysis, and Jail), Video, Emergency Call Handling/Next Gen 911 solutions, Asset Management Solutions, and other applications used in the Command Center.

Job Description

• Is accountable for the successful implementation, cutover, and hand-off to Support
• May act as a support PM to a Channel PM or maybe as the prime PM for the project
• Develops, manages, and implements the master project plan using automated project management tools, processes, and procedures.
• Defines and measures the performance relating to achieving specific goals.
• Allocates project staff with required competencies to meet project objectives.
• Leads a multidisciplinary project team to achieve successful project completion.
• Understands business implications on all projects.
• Acquires and maintains a high level of understanding of relevant internal organizational workflows and practices.
• Utilizes best practice project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal staff for the project.

• Establishes and maintains contact with customers and channel partners as relates to their specific projects.
• Provides regular status updates.
• Organizes and facilitates 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.

• Leads scheduling status reviews with team members to track current status against planned progress.

• Provides ongoing assessment and mitigation plans of the risks associated with a project.
• Alerts management of any problem(s) that could severely or adversely affect the project achievements; prepare a plan of action to resolve issues.

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

• Ensures designated standards and processes are followed for assigned projects.
• Responsible for monitoring & executing the change management plan per sold contracts.

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of experience managing complex deployments and/or software application deployments required.
• Remote position based in the United States with the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Experienced with Public Safety communications systems is considered an asset.
• Skilled in using project scheduling applications like Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, or similar applications.
• Experienced with project risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies.
• PMP and/ or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) desired.
• Must be a self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, and pass and maintain CJIS Security and Privacy: Privileged Role certification requirements.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Must be able to think outside of the scope of responsibilities and take initiative.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with regional and territorial management.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with relevant peers and senior stakeholders.
• A Master's Degree is considered an asset.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

This position is a remote position and candidates can be located anywhere in the US. Due to travel, it is preferred that candidates live in Central to Western US

states.

Target Base Salary Range: $86,500 - $173,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing complex deployments and/or software application deployments.
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 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 ohr@motorolasolutions.com.