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Motorola Solutions · 5 hours ago

Technical Project Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

Motorola Solutions is a global community dedicated to enhancing public safety through innovative technologies. The Technical Project Manager will lead communication system upgrade projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to customer satisfaction while managing project resources and stakeholder communications.

Cyber SecurityTelecommunicationsVideo

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leads large programs or portions of very complex programs. Directs and coordinates the work activities of the project team

Demonstrates a firm understanding of all nine areas of PMBOK project management and has expertise in two areas. Experienced in running project phases

Is able to oversee development of the complete project plan. Is able to establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances and develop action plans as required

Represents the organization on projects and may perform in project leadership roles

A project manager is accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives within the stipulated time period and budget. Ensures that the three constraints (quality, cost and time) that face every project are properly managed

Involved in the management of project staff including project reporting, administration and communication

Responsible for project planning, setting deliverable dates, and tracking those deliverables

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

Work with the Scheduling team and Engineering Management team to ensure resource availability and allocation

Develop a project plan to monitor and track progress

Manage and communicate changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs

Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

Report and escalate to management as needed

Successfully manage the relationships both internally and externally (Field) resources

Determine current system configuration/inventory and utilize system and release information from various internal resources in order to generate a list of hardware and software required to bring the system up to the desired Astro release

Create an upgrade system software binder table of contents

Work in partnership with system planning, product planners to ensure that all business rules are applied to every upgrade design and that equipment lists are accurate

Identify and communicate defects found in build of material, part numbers, and software versions to appropriate product planners to solve quality and reliability issues that impact upgrades

Support and help drive project close-out with Upgrade Operations and Field resources, ensuring a successful project upgrade

Lead and drive efficiency by using the Upgrade tools that help drive Project Management best practices

Look for ways to continuously improve Project Management efficiencies, and drive those efficiencies

Aggressive/Creative problem solving skill; ability to get things done in a multi-organizational environment

Participation in quarterly project reviews

Must be able to travel to customer locations for on-site upgrades

Must be able to efficiently communicate with customers, present the project's status and set clear expectations

Strong knowledge of Motorola Solutions Astro 25 Public Safety systems

Qualification

Public Safety SystemsPMP CertificationProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeTwo Way Radio SystemsIT NetworksSalesforceInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsNegotiation Skills