Project Manager

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

EEC SI - Elgin Experience Center Systems Integration.

We are a staging facility responsible for designing, programming, optimizing, testing, and demonstrating two-way radio systems to our public safety and commercial market customers. These demonstrations are performed for customers onsite as an important part of Factory Acceptance.

Job Description

As a project manager, you will play a key role in guiding the successful execution of the system staging process.  You will foster strong relationships with work partners at all levels and provide regular updates on progress to ensure expectations are aligned, while collaborating with internal teams to anticipate and mitigate challenges, ensuring smooth project execution. In addition to managing project delivery, you will contribute to process improvements and driving the material management process.

Role overview:

• Develop and manage project schedules

• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

• Implement processes and manage changes to ensure program goals are accomplished

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, and timing for programs.

• Facilitate team meetings weekly.

• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.

• Present program status as required to different organization levels.

• Work with key stakeholders to identify, analyze and assess program risks. Establish and track risk mitigation plans. Drive for closures. 

• Present material status for staging projects weekly, and manage allocation of material shortages.

• Represent organization in leadership roles for complex projects.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project management.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Confidence and persuasiveness.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Able to work with all levels within the organization (up to senior leadership).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Continuous Improvement and Data Analysis.
• Strong understanding of procurement process and materials management.
• Familiarity with two-way radio communication systems in public safety services.
• Proficient in Google Applications – Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Drive.
• Certification: PMP and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt..

Position is onsite in Elgin, Illinois.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $110,000

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or Technology.

• 3+ years of technical or supply chain experience.

• Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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