At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.
This position is for a Program Manager in the IT Program and Portfolio Management Office, leading the Actionable Data Insights (ADI) Program. The ADI Program is committed to delivering robust, actionable data to all MSI businesses, so this Program Manager will have the opportunity to interact with representatives of all business functions. This high visibility role is an ideal opportunity for someone with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations
Collaborate with IT leadership, business representatives, and project leads to define feature content for ADI
Drive alignment of feature content across businesses, aligning with the strategic goals of each business and the company at large.
Overall responsible for sprint planning & sequencing - driving the decomposition from strategy to feature to user story.
Partner with the scrum master to drive completion of sprint-level activities, identifying and removing roadblocks and negotiating dependencies across teams.
Manage schedule and budget, working with vendor to ensure proper resource capacity to meet demand.
Responsible for all project communication, action item management, risk identification and management.
Responsible for keeping the project data updated on a regular basis as well as providing input as needed for senior leadership review
Desired Background/Knowledge/Skills
Analytical skills - ability to perceive and analyze problems, develop alternatives and recommend sound decisions
People skills - a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts
Project management skills – ability to drive & lead meetings independently, create and execute project plans, proactively manage risks/issues, maintain compliance with company project management processes
Communication skills - ability to drive productive conversations, independently maintain project documentation, drive follow-up on open actions.
Proficient in basic Google Applications (Sheets, Docs, Slides) as well as Atlassian application (Jira and Confluence)
PMP certification and/or other project management certification is preferred
Experience using Agile, Scrum AND Waterfall methodologies on projects, with heavy emphasis on Agile/SCRUM.
Any previous Motorola work experience or experience in managing IT projects for a similar industry is preferable
Self motivated and able to work independently
Very strong team player, able to foster teamwork and a positive working environment to the project team.
People skills to be able to work with different roles and personalities
Ability to plan and organize work
Strong aptitude to learn
Recognize and deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information
Strong written and oral communications skills, an eye for detail
Strong collaboration & active listening skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills and the ability to form valuable partnerships and working relationships with key stakeholders.
Agile (Scrum, SAFe, etc.) and DevOps experience required
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited university.
3 - 5 years experience with project management practices and methodologies.
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.
