Project Manager

Motorola Solutions•Elgin, IL

7d•$75,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re 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 that’s 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. The EEC SI - Elgin Experience Center Systems Integration department is a staging facility responsible for designing, programming, optimizing, testing, and demonstrating two-way radio systems to our public safety and commercial market customers. These demonstrations are performed for customers onsite as an important part of Factory Acceptance. As a project manager, you will play a key role in guiding the successful execution of the system staging process. You will foster strong relationships with work partners at all levels and provide regular updates on progress to ensure expectations are aligned, while collaborating with internal teams to anticipate and mitigate challenges, ensuring smooth project execution. In addition to managing project delivery, you will contribute to process improvements and driving the material management process.

Requirements

Proven experience in project management
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail
Results-oriented mindset
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Confidence and persuasiveness
Experience in stakeholder management
Able to work with all levels within the organization (up to senior leadership)
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or Technology
3+ years of technical or supply chain experience
Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Experience in Continuous Improvement and Data Analysis
Strong understanding of procurement process and materials management
Familiarity with two-way radio communication systems in public safety services
Proficient in Google Applications – Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Drive
Certification: PMP and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project schedules
Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement
Implement processes and manage changes to ensure program goals are accomplished
Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, and timing for programs
Facilitate team meetings weekly
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
Present material status for staging projects weekly, and manage allocation of material shortages
Represent organization in leadership roles for complex projects