Senior Project Manager

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 Senior Project Manager/Program Manager is responsible for the delivery of assigned projects and governance of all projects as a portfolio of work for Motorola’s customers in a defined territory.

The objective of this role is to professionally deliver assigned projects and govern all other projects, both internally and externally, that satisfy key project (tactical) and commercial & contractual (strategic) objectives. The Senior Project Manager/Program Manager will operate with a ‘client centric’ focus.

Job Description

• 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.

Basic Requirements

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or certification in Project Management or Business Management (PRINCE2, PMBOK).
• Experience with project scheduling software (MS Project, P6, or similar).

Desirable:                          

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Communications, Electrical / Electronic), Information Technology or related discipline.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Essential:

• Minimum of 10 years multi-disciplinary experience in project management within the information technology and/or telecommunications industry.

Desirable:                          

• Experience in radio communications or communications infrastructure projects.
• Experience in Systems Engineering or Defence Engineering principles.
• Contract and financial management.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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.