Project Manager

Motorola Solutions•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

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. Motorola Solutions is a recognized global leader in Enterprise Security & Resilience software, offering a next-generation cloud platform that empowers organizations to navigate risks, disruptions, and crises with confidence. Our technology unifies critical functions — risk intelligence, security operations, crisis & emergency management, and business continuity — into a single, powerful platform. Within this team, we have an opportunity for a Project manager to work in a talented, cross-functional, highly collaborative team to lead project management of product, engineering and deployment deliverables. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, high data literacy, and intellectual curiosity. Ideally, you are an exceedingly organized, results-oriented individual who knows how to redirect around pitfalls, remain flexible and positive in an ever-changing environment. This role will thrive in collaboration with product managers, engineers, scrum teams, and various cross-functional team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in project management, Information Technology, Risk Management, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
5+ years of experience with project management practices and methodologies.
Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly within technical environments.
In-depth knowledge of software development and product management methodologies and project management frameworks.
Demonstrated understanding of software architecture, APIs, and integration processes.
A proactive and customer-oriented mindset with a passion for solving complex problems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively coordinate with diverse teams.
A demonstrated ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
Strong leadership skills to coordinate cross-functional teams.
Project Tracking tools and daily use tools - Smartsheets, Atlassian application (Jira and Confluence), Google suite (Docs, slides, sheets).
Using AI tools effectively for communications and project management activities
Manage product and engineering deliverables and work closely with engineering, services delivery and product teams.
Bachelor’s degree with 5 + years of experience with project management practices and methodologies.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

PMP or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and oversee technical product build and integration projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and stakeholder expectations.
Collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies to ensure successful project execution to ensure on-time delivery.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to address any challenges that arise.
Facilitate effective regular standup meetings with Engineering, Dev Ops, Operations, and Product Management teams to align on project status and key milestones.
Track and report on project milestones, providing regular updates to Product Management leadership, Engineering leadership, and account teams.
Partner with Product Management leadership and account teams to provide integration solution configurations that meet customer needs.
Coordinate with both internal and customer teams to oversee implementation of integrated solutions.
Work closely with Service Delivery, Dev Ops, and customers during the implementation phase, ensuring smooth integration and addressing any technical challenges.
Act as a point of contact for technical inquiries, providing timely and accurate information to customers.
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to maintain documentation related to technical specifications, processes, and best practices.
Ensure adherence to best practices in project management methodologies and processes.
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and apply lessons learned to future projects.
Ensure clear communication across all stakeholders to foster collaboration and transparency.