Technical Program Manager

Motorola Solutions•Richardson, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a high-impact Technical Program Manager (TPM) to own the delivery of a large-scale, enterprise-grade platform. This role is accountable for the end-to-end execution of complex, cross-cutting initiatives spanning application services, platform infrastructure, and operational readiness. Operating at the platform level, you will drive alignment, execution rigor, and risk management across senior engineering and product leadership.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering Leadership.
Proven history of owning platform-scale, multi-team programs with significant business impact.
Strong technical depth to engage with senior engineers on system architecture, interfaces, and trade-offs.
Platform-Level TPM: Expert ownership of technical program management for enterprise-grade systems where the "product" is a foundational ecosystem.
Interdependent Execution: Proven ability to drive delivery across multiple, highly-coupled engineering teams (e.g., App Services,Infrastructure, Data, and App Services).
Distributed Systems Architecture: Strong technical command of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and high-availability patterns.
Dependency & Risk Management: Mastery of identifying complex critical paths, managing system-wide dependencies, and mitigating technical delivery risks.
Executive Alignment: Superior communication skills to translate technical complexity into clear strategic updates for senior leadership.
Strategic Roadmap Translation: Ability to convert abstract platform strategy and architectural visions into executable, measurable delivery plans.
Ambiguity Navigation: Operating effectively and providing structure in high-impact, ambiguous environments with minimal guidance.
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Event-Driven Systems: Deep familiarity with APIs, message brokers, and asynchronous workflows to ensure seamless system communication.
Data & Telemetry: Management of programs involving data pipelines, system observability, and cross-system integrations.
Reliability & Scalability: Practical application of production readiness concepts, including security-first development and horizontal scaling.
DevOps & Release Management: Driving excellence in CI/CD pipelines and automated release management practices to improve deployment velocity.
Vendor & Cross-Org Coordination: Navigating complex external vendor relationships and coordinating dependencies across different organizational silos.
Metrics-Driven Delivery: Implementing program health tracking, reporting, and execution rigor based on data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

Own End-to-End Execution: Lead platform-level initiatives across multiple domains, ensuring that all pieces of the ecosystem move in lockstep.
Manage Integrated Plans: Build and track program milestones and critical paths using Jira, ensuring transparency for all stakeholders.
Drive Technical Alignment: Facilitate design reviews and delivery readiness checkpoints via Confluence, maintaining clear documentation and decision logs.
Mitigate Systemic Risk: Identify and resolve integration, scalability, and operational risks before they impact the platform's stability.
Ensure Launch Readiness: Manage the transition from development to production, ensuring operational handoff and post-launch stabilization.