Project Manager - Texas

About the role

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical communication system projects. This role is responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point and lead cross-functional teams to deliver new or upgraded products/services from inception to completion.
• Ensure adherence to quality metrics, deadlines, and budget constraints.
• Oversee the overall pre-tax profit and manage the three constraints: quality, cost, and time.
• Develop the complete project plan, set deliverable dates, and track progress.
• Utilize standard Project Management tools to analyze complex issues and develop effective resolutions.
• Establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances, and develop required action plans.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless project execution.
• Work with the Scheduling and Engineering Management teams to ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Manage and communicate changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, reporting and escalating to management as needed.
• Serve as the primary communicator to the customer's organization and relevant internal senior stakeholders.
• Conduct regular project reviews to communicate status and participate in project review and status meetings.
• Successfully manage the relationships of all project resources.
• Represent the organization on projects and may perform in a project leadership role.
• Involved in the management of project staff including project reporting, administration, and communication.
• Utilize six sigma and project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness.
• Lead and drive efficiency by using tools that support Project Management best practices.
• Identify and communicate defects to appropriate product planners to resolve quality and reliability issues impacting upgrades.
• Support and help drive project close-out tasks, ensuring a successful project upgrade.
• May assist in developing business plans, strategies, and approaches to capitalize on business opportunities.
• Aggressive/Creative problem-solving skills, able to get things done in a multi-organizational environment.
• Participation in quarterly project reviews.
• Must be able to travel to customer locations for on-site upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of Motorola Solutions Astro 25 Public Safety systems.

Requirements

• Residence is mandatory in the State of Texas or Oklahoma.
• Travel within the Territory, including Texas and Oklahoma is required. Travel varies and ranges from 25-75%.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of project management experience or 6+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience forecasting and driving revenue through project management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and other project management methodologies.
• Experience with Public Safety communications systems, cellular infrastructure, civil construction, Military communications, IT Networks, PMP, or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• PM Masters Certificate a plus.
• Motorola Solutions Field System Integration experience is a plus.
• Understanding of two-way radio infrastructure communications products, services, and systems.
• Understanding of local public safety and federal customers, such as police, fire, emergency medical services, government agencies.
• Self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of project management experience or 6+ years of experience in project management, engineering, or a similar field.
• Experience forecasting and driving revenue through project management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and other project management methodologies.
• Experience with Public Safety communications systems, cellular infrastructure, civil construction, Military communications, IT Networks, PMP, or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• PM Masters Certificate a plus.
• Motorola Solutions Field System Integration experience is a plus.
• Understanding of two-way radio infrastructure communications products, services, and systems.
• Understanding of local public safety and federal customers, such as police, fire, emergency medical services, government agencies.
• Self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s).