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 Overview

Federal Project Manager - Department of Defense

Job Description

** The Project Manager may live anywhere in the US with access to a major airport as the role is remote + travel. The Project Manager must be willing to travel a minimum of 25% or more.

• Manages the implementation of Motorola Solutions products or services.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgraded products or services.
• Manages projects from inception to completion (or transition), including tracking and evaluation of project performance.  
• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics.
• Participates in project review and status meetings, and communicates project status.
• Utilizes project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness.  
• Motivates project team to ensure optimal performance.  
• May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.
• Conducts and prepares documentation for internal and external project status reviews.
• Develops and executes detailed project plans which address all scope required by the contract such as design reviews, schedules, installation, equipment configuration, training, and testing.
• Manages and directs subcontractors by creating detailed statements of work, negotiating purchase order results, scheduling installation efforts, and ensuring all subcontracted scope is completed per the project requirements.
• Plans, manages and forecasts project financials including budgets and revenue.
• Controls equipment inventories.
• Prepares technical proposal bids/change orders for system integration projects, as needed.
• Receives positive customer satisfaction survey results at the close of each contract.

Skills/Experience

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.
• Experience with implementing IT communications systems preferred.
• Experience managing and implementing contracts for government customers/end-users preferred.
• Prior technical background as an Engineer, Senior Technician, Project Leader, or similar experience is desirable.
• Ability to successfully apply advanced project management skills in such areas as customer relations, team building, project planning, conflict resolution, risk management and cost management.
• Must have excellent communication, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Capable of developing detailed project status reports and conducting formal customer briefings.
• Experience forecasting and meeting revenue goals.
• Experience writing statements of work (SOW) and managing subcontractors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically MS Project and Excel.
• Able to manage complex projects remotely
• Bachelor's degree highly preferred
• Bilingual fluency in both Spanish and English is a plus
   

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Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering, IT systems, telecommunication systems or project management discipline
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts
   

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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].