Project Manager

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 OverviewMotorola 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.
Job Description

This is a remote position with travel (25%-50%) to support projects in AL, AR, LA, MS, and TN. The candidate MUST reside in the State of Tennessee.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation of Public Safety Communication System projects from inception to completion. They will work with internal departmental and cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors to ensure projects are successfully implemented with a high degree of quality and customer satisfaction. They will be responsible for maintaining the project costs, schedule, and overall implementation for all projects under their control.

Responsibilities:

• Establishing and maintaining a project budget and schedule as well as a communication plan with project teams and customers

• Establishing and executing risk assessments and mitigation plans.

• Negotiating and writing subcontracts for internal and external subcontractors, approving invoices.

• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics.

• Schedules and leads project review and status meetings, and communicates project status.

• Motivates project team to ensure optimal performance.

Preferred Skills:

• PMP certification, or CAPM certification +2 years of experience.

• Experience with Kissflow, Planview, MS Project, and/or Primevera P6.

• Understanding of Project financial key measurements.

• Understanding of two way radio communications, 911, public safety services and customers, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services.

• Understanding of local public safety customers, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services.

Experience with Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs, Drive, Meet, Chat, etc), or equivalent MS Office products is required.

**Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer**

This is a remote position with travel (25%-50%) to support projects in AL, AR, LA, MS, and TN. The candidate MUST reside in the State of Tennessee.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of project management or similar business experience
• OR 4+ years of documented project management or similar business experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & 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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re 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 email [email protected].