Project Manager (USA)

Company Overview
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.

Department Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. Our work is very meaningful, impactful, and cutting edge and we invite you to explore it. We are the Best!

Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group’s main business is the implementation of mission critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the implementation of Communication System Projects and will act and be recognized as the leader / focal point for all aspects of assigned project(s). Responsible for delivering the contractual scope, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Must be able to utilize PM tools (schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, action item log, etc) to analyze complex issues and develop resolutions for any issues related to assigned project(s). The PM is responsible for allocating all necessary resources to meet project objectives, corporate financial, and customer satisfaction goals. The project manager is responsible for direct communication to customer’s organization and relevant senior stakeholders internally by conducting project reviews throughout the life of the project. In addition, the project manager is responsible for the overall pre-tax profit of all projects.

In this role you will do the following:

• Lead large programs or portions of very complex programs. Direct and coordinate the work activities of project team.
• Demonstrate a firm understanding of all nine areas of PMBOK project management with two areas of expertise. Experienced in running project phases. Able to oversee development of the complete project plan. Able to establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances and develop action plans as required.
• Represent the organization on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.
• Build customer relationships and manage customer expectations
• 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 recruitment and management of project staff including project reporting, administration and communication.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with at least one of the following: Public Safety communications
• systems, Military communications, Civil construction OR IT Networks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint & Projects
• PMP and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.
• PM Masters Certificate highly preferred.
• Motorola Solutions Field System Integration experience preferred.
• Understanding of two way radio infrastructure communications products, services, and systems.
• Travel can be as much as 50% for this position.

Salary range for Illinois – $100k-$120k.

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University and 3+ years of Project/Program Management experience required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain background clearance as required by our government customers.