Sr. Program Manager (Strategic Projects) - US Remote

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It’s the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class.

As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect 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.

At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Department Overview

The California Strategic Project Team collaborates with the most intricate and prominent clientele throughout the great state of California as an integral component of Motorola's Software Deployment and Video Integration division. Through strong partnerships with various facets of our organization, we bring innovation into every dialogue and execute with unwavering integrity. We seek individuals who contribute fresh ideas and enhance our clients' concepts – intellectually inquisitive consultants who prioritize outcomes to creatively resolve business challenges. We value those who not only welcome change but also expedite its progress.

Job Description

The Senior Program Manager’s role is intricately involved in the development and deployment of Motorola Solutions’ public safety and command center software portfolio. The successful candidate will possess the skills necessary to take charge of overseeing the design, development, and technical implementation of software products and services within complex public safety and government programs. Reporting to the State of California Strategic Projects Director, you'll be at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery, while coordinating cross-functional technical teams.

• Provide leadership and direction to Solution Specialists, Learning Services, Solutions Architects, and System Technologists.

• Make critical technical decisions based on business trade-offs and risk analysis.

• Ensure agile delivery of customer value with a focus on API technologies, software architecture, and cloud deployment.

• Drive system integration and deployment, adhering to software deployment methodologies and quality processes.

• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, business analysts, and application specialists, reporting project progress and risks to senior management.

• Utilize project management methodologies to maximize project effectiveness.

• Work alongside the Project Director to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

• Contribute to the development of business plans and strategies to seize business opportunities.
   

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong understanding of API technologies, Software Architecture and Design, System Integration, and Cloud Deployment.

• Hands-on experience in system integration and deployment.

• Proficiency in Agile project management.

• Familiarity with software deployment methodologies and quality processes.

• Dedication to delivering end-to-end solutions with exceptional quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years  in a technical role overseeing software delivery

• OR Master's Degree and 3+ years of project management experience in managing complex deployments or software application deployments.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Preferred project management qualifications such as PMP or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

• Self-motivated team player capable of working effectively with general guidance.

• Ability to obtain required background clearance as per government customer requirements.

Travel Requirements

25-50%

Note: This position is a remote position and candidates can be located anywhere in the US. Due to travel requirements it is preferred that candidates reside in the Western United States, with a preference in California.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent fingerprint background check administered