PROJECT MANAGER - WASHINGTON STATE

Motorola Solutions•Washington, DC

6d•$90,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead all aspects of assigned mission-critical communication system projects. The role is accountable for successful, on-time, on-budget implementation and delivery of contractual scope while ensuring customer satisfaction. The Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, manages project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, scope changes, resources, and stakeholder communications, and applies project management and Six Sigma practices to support quality and continuous improvement. The position may lead large programs or portions of complex programs and may contribute to business plans and strategies. The candidate must reside in Washington, Oregon, or Northern California, with preference for Washington, and must travel to customer locations for on-site upgrades within the territory. The role requires strong knowledge of Motorola Solutions Astro 25 Public Safety systems and may involve work in high-security areas subject to CJIS fingerprint background checks.

Requirements

Residence in Washington, Oregon, or Northern California; Washington is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of Project Management experience, or at least 6 years of experience in Project Management, LMR, RF Systems, Radio Frequency, Radio Communications, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, IT, Motorola, military experience, or Public Safety experience.
Strong knowledge of Motorola Solutions Astro 25 Public Safety systems.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contracts.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely; employer work permit sponsorship is unavailable.
Ability to pass a stringent fingerprint background check for work subject to the CJIS Security Policy.
Ability to travel within the territory, including Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and/or Hawaii; stated travel requirement is 25–50%.
Aggressive and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a multi-organizational environment.
Self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience forecasting and driving revenue through project management.
Familiarity with Six Sigma and other project management methodologies.
Experience with Public Safety communications systems, cellular infrastructure, civil construction, military communications, or IT networks.
PMP and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
PM Masters Certificate.
Motorola Solutions Field System Integration experience.
Understanding of two-way radio infrastructure communications products, services, and systems.
Understanding of local public safety and federal customers, such as police, fire, emergency medical services, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in delivering new or upgraded products and services from inception through completion or transition.
Ensure projects meet quality metrics, deadlines, budget constraints, and stated objectives.
Oversee project pre-tax profit and manage quality, cost, and time constraints.
Direct and coordinate project team activities to support performance and motivation.
Lead large programs or portions of very complex programs.
Develop project plans, set deliverable dates, and track progress.
Use project management tools, including schedules, critical path analysis, budgets, change orders, risk assessments, and action-item logs, to resolve complex issues.
Establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances, and develop action plans.
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for project execution.
Work with Scheduling and Engineering Management teams to ensure resource availability and allocation.
Manage and communicate changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
Measure project performance, report status, and escalate issues to management as needed.
Serve as the primary communicator to customer organizations and relevant internal senior stakeholders.
Conduct regular project reviews and participate in status meetings.
Manage relationships among project resources and support project staff reporting, administration, and communication.
Apply Six Sigma and project management methodologies, including PMBOK practices, to improve project effectiveness.
Promote project management best practices and continuously improve project management efficiencies.
Identify and communicate defects affecting quality and reliability to appropriate product planners.
Support project close-out tasks and successful project upgrades.
Assist with business plans, strategies, and approaches to capitalize on business opportunities.
Participate in quarterly project reviews.
Travel to customer locations for on-site upgrades.