Technical Program Manager

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

Job Description

As the Project Manager you will manage large-scale software projects or significant portions of highly complex programs. This role requires you to exercise strong leadership in coordinating diverse cross-functional teams including Software Development Supply Chain Business Operations Quality and Regulatory Affairs. You will own the complete project lifecycle including developing and overseeing the comprehensive project plan. Furthermore you will lead and participate in all weekly and monthly project status meetings and reviews. You will drive communication by issuing regular status reports that detail project progress milestones achieved and upcoming tasks. To maintain control you will utilize a full suite of Project Management (PM) toolssuch as schedules change orders risk assessments and action item logsto analyze complex issues and deliver timely resolutions. Finally you will motivate and inspire the project team to achieve optimal performance and results while effectively managing internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and support.

Basic Requirements

We are seeking a candidate with a Bachelors degree and over five years of dedicated Project/Program Management experience. The ideal applicant will be fluent in both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile project management practices. Prior People Management experience is desirable.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

• Develop and manage project schedules to support the strategic direction of the organization.

• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Manage change requests and communication around the requests.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope deliverables required resources work plan and timing.

• Manage program and multiple project teams for optimal return-on-investment ensuring all program goals are met.

• Conduct project team meetings.

• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.

• Present program status as required to different organization levels.

• 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 project issues and decisions.

• Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.

• Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

Additional Qualified Skills:

• Experience with launching end-to-end Software programs.

• Able to work on complex issues and develop resolutions where deep analytical skills and creativity is required

• Proficient in Google Applications Google Sheets Docs Slides and Drive etc.

• PMP certification Certified SCRUM master and/or other project management certification is preferred

• Proven competencies in using various Agile competencies in managing projects

• Able to work with different levels from team members to Senior Leaders within the organization

• Strong command of change management issues and methodologies

• Proven leadership ability with high energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others

• Hands-on results-oriented and attention to detail

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.

• Ability to complete projects with minimal supervision

• Ability to ask penetrating questions detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts as well as more general management and team-player skills

• Very strong team player. Should possess the ability to foster teamwork and a positive working environment to the project team in light of changes and challenges. Should have people skills to be able to work independently with different IT team members in different roles

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal with excellent presentation skills and the ability to adapt to different audiences

• Excellent listening skills with a strong ability to build cross-functional relationships

• Passion for learning

• Preferred Engineering background but not required

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

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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.