Senior Project Manager West Coast Region - US Region

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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

On any given day, every moment matters to someone, somewhere. And every moment, Motorola Solutions’ innovations, products and services play essential roles in people’s lives. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. We keep utility workers connected and visible to each other with real-time voice and data communication across the smart grid. And we provide the situational awareness first responders need when a moment brings catastrophe. We help people be their best in their moments that matter.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Manages the development and/or implementation of Motorola Solutions products or services.  

• Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgraded existing products or services.  

• Manages projects from inception to completion (or transition), including tracking and evaluation of project performance.  

• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics.

• Participates in project review and status meetings, and communicates project status.

• Utilizes six sigma and project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness.  

• Motivates project team to ensure optimal performance.  

• May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Must have prior people Management experience for this position.

• Must be willing to travel (75%) as required for this position.

• Must be willing to work remotely in the United States.

• Must be skilled in using Microsoft Project and similar applications for project schedule planning.

• Must have experience with project risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies.

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

• PMP Certification Preferred.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, pass and maintain CJIS Security and Privacy: Privileged Role certification requirements.

Target Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 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

Required Skills:

• High School diploma, Associates, or Bachelor Degree in Business, Communications, Finance, IT, Management, Project Management, or Technology.

• 5+ years of Public Safety, Project Management, or Program Management experience managing complex deployments is required.

• Must be able to obtain a background clearance as required by our government customers.

Travel Requirements

50-75%

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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.