Software Program Manager Internship Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Schaumburg, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
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 technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination essential to safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.This internship is with our Critical Communications Solutions Infrastructure Group. Our team is the engine behind bringing new software features to lifefrom initial concept to successful customer deployment. We own the entire software release lifecycle with a focus on world-class program management robust risk mitigation and efficient execution. As an intern youll be directly contributing to software products that our customers rely on to keep communities safe.
Job Description
The Role: Software Program Management Intern
We are seeking a highly motivated analytical intern to contribute to software program management within our Critical Communications Networks products. This is a chance to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of enterprise software development and release.
Key Responsibilities
You will gain exposure across the full software lifecycle:
SW Operations Support: Collaborate with Product and Engineering Managers to clearly organize scope and provide operational support throughout the feature development process.
Release Coordination: Coordinate with Product Engineering and Services teams to facilitate interim milestones dependencies and deployments.
Performance Tracking: Track analyze and report on critical program metrics to ensure the program remains on schedule and within scope.
Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and actively develop or refine existing processes to enhance overall organizational efficiency and program delivery.
Risk Mitigation: Support engineering and product managers in identifying documenting and tracking potential risks that could impact the software delivery timeline.
What Were Looking For
Desired Skills & Capabilities
Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to formulate a plan and drive its execution by effectively collaborating across functional teams (Engineering Product Services).
Problem Solver: Proven ability to manage competing requirements objectively analyze diverse inputs and break down complex problems to deliver measurable impactful solutions.
Influential Communicator: Excellent ability to analyze complex data draw clear conclusions and communicate them effectively to different levels of the organization. Ability to bring the right experts together and support them in aligning with common goals and milestones.
Drive & Initiative: A proactive attitude with a strong interest in learning the fundamentals of program management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams.
Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
Highly organized structured and process-oriented; team building skills a plus.
Experience with Google Office Suite and Program Management Tools is a plus.
Basic Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Business or a related field.
Must be an active student graduating no earlier than December of 2026.
Must be a U.S. citizen Permanent Resident or a student with work authorization.
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Intern
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
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Motorola Solutions, Inc., incorporated on March 9, 1973, is a provider of communication infrastructure, devices, accessories, software and services. The Company operates through two segments: Products and Services. It serves global customer base spanning federal, state, county, provin ... View more
