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Project Leadership & Delivery:

• Serve as the focal point and lead cross-functional teams to deliver new or upgraded products/services from inception to completion (or transition).

• Ensure all projects adhere to accepted quality metrics, deadlines, and budget constraints.

• Oversee the overall pre-tax profit and ensure proper management of the three constraints: quality, cost, and time.

• Direct and coordinate the work activities of the project team, ensuring optimal performance and motivation.

• Lead large programs or portions of very complex programs.

• Accountable for accomplishing stated project objectives within the stipulated time and budget.

Planning, Execution & Control:

• Develop the complete project plan, set deliverable dates, and track progress.

• Utilize standard Project Management tools (schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, action item log, etc.) to analyze complex issues and develop effective resolutions.

• Establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances, and develop required action plans.

• Coordinate internal resources (System Technologists, Field Service, Service Shop) 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.

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• 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.

Process Improvement & Quality:

• Utilize six sigma and project management methodologies (PMBOK understanding required) to ensure maximum project effectiveness.

• Lead and drive efficiency by using tools that support Project Management best practices.

• Look for ways to continuously improve Project Management efficiencies.

• Identify and communicate defects (in materials, part numbers, software versions) 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.

Strategic Contribution:

• 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 & Travel:

• Residence is mandatory in the State of Washington, Oregon or Northern California. Preference is given to candidates located in the state of Washington.

• Travel within the Territory, including Washington, Oregon and/or Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and/or Hawaii is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 at least one of the following: Public Safety communications systems, cellular infrastructure, civil construction, Military communications, IT Networks

• PMP and/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 is a plus.

• Must be a self motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.

• Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s).

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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.

Target Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.