Project Manager - Southwest Region - US Remote

Motorola Solutions

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

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. At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. Our work is very meaningful, impactful, and cutting edge and we invite you to explore it. We are the Best! Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems, public safety software, and mobile video with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of these mission critical systems for Government & Public Safety customers. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the implementation of Mobile Video solutions and will act and be recognized as the leader / focal point for all aspects of assigned project(s). Responsible for delivering the contractual scope, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer satisfaction. Must be able to utilize PM tools (schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, action item log, etc) to analyze complex issues and develop resolutions for any issues related to assigned project(s). The PM is responsible for allocating all necessary resources to meet project objectives, corporate financial, and customer satisfaction goals. The project manager is responsible for direct communication to customer’s organization and relevant senior stakeholders internally by conducting project reviews throughout the life of the project. In addition, the project manager is responsible for the overall pre-tax profit of all projects.

Requirements

High School diploma, plus a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Business, Communications, Finance, IT, Management, or Technology required.
Must be a Mid-level Project Manager with 2 years of experience in Project Management, Program Management, or Product Management.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must be able to obtain a background clearance as required by government customers.

Nice To Haves

Strong presentation and negotiating skills
PMP highly desired.
Mobile video technology to include required wireless/LTE infrastructure, policy/procedures for retention/redaction/chain of custody, evidence management software and workflow a plus.
Self motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates the work activities of project team.
Demonstrates awareness of all nine areas of PMBOK project management, PRINCE2, or applicable PM standard with a firm understanding of two.
Has knowledge of at least one major project phase.
Is a major contributor to the development of the project plan.
Contributes to the fulfillment of projects and organizational objectives.
Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of the project.