Project Manager - Cloud Software Deployment (US Remote)

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 Software Enterprise Cloud and Network Provisioning Services (C&NPS) is the team that delivers solutions to the public safety sector. We are committed to providing technology and tools which will allow customers to focus on their mission, and enable them to respond faster with smarter and safer decisions. We deploy and support products such as Cloud based Situational Awareness, Community Interaction Tools, and Digital Evidence management, among other offerings.
Job Description

The Project Manager will report to the Cloud Deployment Project Manager Lead and will be responsible for managing the deployment of cloud-based public safety solutions for situational Awareness, Community Interaction Tools, and Digital Evidence management, among other offerings. The Project Manager is expected to lead and manage deployments across a wide range of customers including Statewide, Regional, County, and City level public safety jurisdictions. The Project Manager will manage a team of individual contributors across a number of disciplines providing leadership, guidance, mentoring, and support throughout all phases of the project.

• Leads deployment of public safety application projects

• Leads and directs the work activities of the project team across organizational boundaries

• Drives strategic relationships between internal and external teams

• Resolves issues between internal and external groups

• Responsible for the profit level for all projects under their control

• Establishing and maintaining a project budget and schedule

• Establishing and maintaining a communication plan with project teams and customers

• Establishing and executing a risk assessment and mitigation plans

• Establishing and maintaining a quality plan

• Approving invoices

• Providing system integration quotations and statements of work

• Responsible for creating, distributing, and presenting various project status reports and results

• Works with the Project Management Office to identify and implement process improvement and best practices across the Project Management discipline

• Participate in the pre-contract evaluation of contract terms and scope in order to evaluate and mitigate potential risks/gaps

• Participation in pre-contract oral presentations and customer negotiations

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry experience) plus 2 years of project management experience managing complex deployments and/or software application deployments, including integration with 3rd party products and services

• Prefer experience with managing projects for State and Local government agencies in public safety

• Experience with project risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions

• Must be a self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives and have the ability to think outside of the scope of responsibilities and take initiative

• Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers

• Must be able to travel up to 25% through the US

This position is a remote position and candidates can be located anywhere in the US.

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 by Motorola Solutions Inc. customers.

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Basic Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing complex deployments and/or software application deployments OR Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of project management experience

• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer.

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

Travel RequirementsUnder 25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & 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.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].