Software Project Manager

at Motorola Solutions in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.Department OverviewThe Product Operations team for ASTRO and Building Blocks is looking for a talented leader to join the project management team to manage the next generation products and services being developed for our Public Safety customers. We are looking for a person to lead both new application service development as well as sustaining feature development across the APX, APX NEXT and Molokai platforms. Our mission is world class program management with emphasis on risk management and executing to plan.Job Description
Responsibilities:

Product Operations Lead is responsible for managing Application Services projects inclusive of new services introduction, new product / releases introduction and on-boarding new customer.

Presents project status to all levels of the organization (VP level and above).

Develops project charters and statements of work (SOW) and obtains project sponsor/stakeholder buy-in for project initiation.

Defines and develops detailed project plans based on the given requirements and scopes.

Demonstrates best practices for developing schedules and understands the critical path.

Monitor project execution to ensure all obligations are met and drive projects to completion.

Application Services Product Operations Lead collaborates with globalstakeholders (internal and external) to resolve conflicts and drive successful delivery of projects.

Manages expectations of project sponsor and stakeholder with timely communication/escalation of risks/issues, their impact, and mitigation/corrective actions.

Recommends corrective actions and implements changes.

Identifies and mitigates project risks. Owns resolution to any dependency or issue not being delivered by appropriate party.

Application Services Product Operations Lead ensures all project documentations are completed and keep in the appropriate storage.

Familiar with the D-Stream process.

Familiar with waterfall and agile development methodologies and their associated quality assurance methods.

Additional Qualified Skills:

Demonstrated competency with a project management tool (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet)

Excellent written and verbal communications skills are necessary.

Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams.

Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Highly organized, structured, and process oriented; team building skills a plus.

Able to simplify a complex situation and provide update accordingly.

Certified PMP preferred.

Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

#LI-RS1Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related

10+ years of Project Management experienceTravel RequirementsUnder 10%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
401K with Company Match
9 Paid Holidays
GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PaidParental & Family Leave
and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to no discrimination because of race, color, creed, marital status, age, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.