Senior Director - Engineering

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 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.

As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, Motorola Solutions creates and connects the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.

Motorola Solutions is making products smarter – and life better – by unleashing the creativity of thousands of professionals from every corner of the globe. The Critical Communications Devices organization is responsible for the design, development, launch and post launch support of innovative and rugged handheld and mobile communication devices.

Job Description

The Senior Director of Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of end to end hardware and software critical communications products. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in building and scaling high-performing teams, driving product innovation, experience managing cross-functional teams, delivering a complete product portfolio and having a strong understanding of the technology landscape. The Senior Director of Engineering will work closely with engineering, product management, quality, supply chain and operations teams to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a people-oriented leader with experience leading large engineering organizations. Our hardware, software and test organization delivers sophisticated critical communications devices and features supporting multiple wireless technologies and end-to-end on-prem and cloud solutions. 

• You will build and lead an organization of hardware and software developers and engineers who conceive, develop, test, deliver, and maintain end-to-end critical communications devices

• Design programs, practices, and organizational structures that create a vibrant engineering culture, develop employees and inspire highly engaged teams

• You’ll work with cross-functional team members (design, product management, quality, supply chain and development leaders) to align and develop our product vision, technology, strategy and product roadmap

• Clearly define, measure, and report on engineering owned KPI’s with a clear focus on optimization of people, processes, and tools to drive productivity, quality, and efficiency at scale

• You’ll establish the department budget, including employee labor, project spend, headcount trends, operating expenses, etc.

• Identify and initiate research initiatives to reduce technical and execution risk

• You’ll track metrics, identify blockers to overall team effectiveness, and recommend process improvements

• You will create a culture of strong technical ownership, resulting in highly reliable products and services at scale

• You'll foster a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies Motorola’s values and continue to develop Motorola as one of the best places to work

• Provide guidance, support and technical leadership in day-to-day operations related to engineering execution and technology inn