Launch Manager
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Job Description
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were 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 thats 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
Launch Management is responsible for managing the lifecycle of our software and solution launches from portfolio approval through post-launch for the Software and Mobile Video businesses.
Job Description
The Launch Manager is responsible for ensuring cross functional alignment communication tracking and overall readiness for software offers and product launches with the goal of delivering solutions on plan. The Launch Manager is there to enable excellent customer experiences by leveraging repeatable processes and deliverables
The successful candidate will be an expert in process/project management with proven collaboration and project management skills to align all stakeholders for delivering successful launch outcomes with minimal direction. The Launch Manager is responsible for collaborating with Product Management and Engineering Marketing Sales Enablement Finance Order Management Services Legal among others throughout the launch process to ensure all stakeholders are thoroughly educated on the new launches and their expected involvement. Strong communication skills are needed to inform stakeholders of risks and contingency plans. The role is a vital part of the Portfolio Operations team bridging the gap between concept and execution.
To excel in this role you:
Can drive a cross functional group of business functions towards a common goal
Can multi-task across a number of simultaneous product launches
Are adept at driving consensus and finding creative options when posed with constraints
Thrive on ambiguity
Understand the technical and legal aspects of decisions being made and are able to clearly articulate these to stakeholders
Essential Functions
Build maintain and communicate product launch plans and track the deliverables milestones risks and dependencies from the cross functional launch team
Identify cross-functional stakeholders and their associated launch plan tasks/deliverables
Ensure all stakeholders understand their needs and commitments for each launch
Anticipate issues proactively explore contingencies and provide escalation management throughout new product launches
Advocate for all stakeholders throughout the launch cycle to ensure they have the support needed to succeed
Ensure a successful customer journey is given appropriate consideration by including early engagement of the appropriate internal stakeholders to provide the necessary input
Able to determine sufficiency of deliverables both directly and indirectly
Collaborate and coordinate with leaders across organizations whose timelines must synchronize to ensure customers and company stakeholders are informed about product launches and launch readiness in a predictable and reliable manner
Collaborate with other members of the Launch Management team to develop/enhance tools and processes to improve collaboration and reduce redundancy to ensure launch success
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 years of related experience in product/launch management with a Bachelors degree
PMP Certification or equivalent a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Experience with the D-Stream process and sign-offs
Ability to understand and communicate the big picture while being able to be detail-orientated about execution
Self-motivated results-driven with a strong sense of urgency.
Excellent project management skills
Able to navigate a highly-matrixed organization and gain trust with leaders across multiple layers
Highly customer-focused
Basic Requirements
Bachelors degree OR5 years of related experience.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur :
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical Dental Visionbenefits
- 401K
- 10 Paid Holidays
- GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- PaidParental & 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.
Were 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 thisReasonable Accommodations Formso we can assist you.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
