Technical Program Manager
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Job Location:
Schaumburg, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
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. We build and connect technologies to help protect people property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration thats 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
The US Program Management Office team is responsible for delivering our Critical Communications Solutions Infrastructure programs. As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security Motorola Solutions creates and connects the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live learn work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications video security and access control and command center software enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.
We look for the most advanced problem solvers - like you - to help us create technologies that rise to the challenges of our customers. To connect firemen to policemen to emergency responders to nurses to specialists to lives saved. To protect communities grow businesses and make work safer and more efficient.
Job Description
Job Description
Manages large programs or portions of very complex programs. Leads and coordinates the work activities of cross-functional teams including Software Supply Chain Business Quality Regulatory etc. Needs to be able to oversee the development of the complete project plan. Runs or participates in weekly and monthly status meetings and reviews. Issues status reports that include program status milestones achieved and upcoming tasks. Must be able to utilize PM tools (e.g. schedule change risk action) to analyze complex issues and develop resolutions for issues related to assigned project(s). Motivates the project team to ensure optimal performance. Primary responsibilities include managing scope schedule dependencies and risks across multiple teams and locations.
Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations:
Organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
Develop and manage program schedules to support the organizations strategic direction; identify when plans are outside acceptable bounds and adjust as needed.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope deliverables required resources work plan and timing.
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Ensure dependencies are clearly articulated to/from external teams and commitments are documented and communicated to all impacted.
Conduct project team meetings; clearly and accurately report program status to multiple levels of management; escalate needs outside the program teams ability to resolve.
Work with key stakeholders to identify analyze and assess program risks. Establish and track risk mitigation plans. Drive for closures.
Work with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
Work with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding program issues and decisions.
Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure program goals are achieved.
Be in the office three days a week.
Additional Qualified Skills:
Experience launching end-to-end software programs.
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets Docs Slides Drive) and Microsoft Excel MS Project.
PMP CSM or other project management certification preferred.
Proven Agile project management experience.
Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to build cross-functional relationships.
Proven leadership and stakeholder influence skills; ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Strong change management expertise.
Results-oriented detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
Passion for learning. Preferred engineering background.
Basic Requirements
Bachelors degree
5 years of combined experience in IT software development or project/program management.
Travel Requirements
Under 10%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
YesOur :
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical Dental Visionbenefits
401K with Company Match
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
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
