Motorola Solutions

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

The Krakow Program Management Office team is responsible for the delivery of our Critical Communications Solutions Infrastructure programs.

As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, Motorola Solutions creates and connects the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.

We look for the most advanced problem solvers - like you - to help us create technologies that rise to the challenges of our customers. To connect firemen to policemen to emergency responders to nurses to specialists to lives saved. To protect communities, grow businesses and make work safer and more efficient.

Job Description

Leadership of a team of program managers providing a supportive team environment and supporting their personal and professional development. This includes being a role model and ambassador for the organization and driving an ethos of collaborative working.

Leadership of the program office function in Krakow ensuring consistent application of working practices and standards, efficient, effective delivery of business value.

Working with the PMO Director to set strategic approach and goals for the organization.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations: 

• Train and mentor the team on relevant Program Management and Organizational topics in order to help them achieve project success and career advancement. Serve as organizational authority on project management practices.
• Develop and attract a diverse array of talents
• Build a culture of trust and collaboration. 
• Share practices and processes and look for opportunities to commonize or gain efficiencies. Find appropriate balance of processes through tailoring where applicable. 
• Create a community to foster collaboration amongst Program Managers inside and outside the organization. Partner with other organization PMOs to establish best practices.
• Support the overall management and successful delivery of business initiative(s) identified in the Program Portfolio
• Serve as an escalation point for program managers regarding program/project management methodology and practices, issues and risks, agenda planning, business stakeholder. Ensure appropriate level of engagement for project stakeholders.
• Communication follow-up for multi-stakeholder governance committees
• Hold program review meetings on a regular basis to communicate project health and risks requiring escalation.
• Performance and Rewards Management of the team

Basic Requirements

The candidate should have a bachelor college degree. The candidate should have 5+ years of Program Management experience and 3+ years of People Management experience. Experience in using both traditional Waterfall and Agile Project Management methodologies. Fluent English (C1 level)

Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and leading teams; delivering complex, intellectually demanding projects; and building strategic direction
• Experience with launching end-to-end Software programs
• Able to work on complex issues and develop resolutions where deep analytical skills and creativity is required
• Proficient in Google Applications – Google sheets, Docs, Slides, and Drive etc. 
• PMP certification, Certified SCRUM master and/or other project management certification is preferred
• Proven competencies in using various Agile competencies in managing projects
• Preferred Engineering background
• Able to work with different levels from team members to Senior Leaders within the organization
• Strong command of change management issues and methodologies
• Hands-on, results-oriented and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management and team-player skills
• Very strong team player. Should possess the ability to foster teamwork and a positive working environment to the project team in light of changes and challenges. Should have people skills to be able to work independently with different IT team members in different roles
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Excellent listening skills with a strong ability to build cross-functional relationships

In return for your expertise, we’ll support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. 

Also, to reward your work you’ll get the following:

• Private medical coverage, Multisport
• Life insurance (two annual income), 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – 15% discount for buying Motorola’s Stock units, 
• Employee Pension Plan – 3,5 % of the month’s salary gross, which goes to the retirement account
• Yearly salary increase (depends on individual performance)
• Yearly bonus (depends on company performance)
• Flexible working hours (usually day starts between 7-10), 
• Hybrid work
• Comfortable work conditions (high-class offices, parking space)
• Lots of sports activities are Moto football league, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, e-gaming league, etc.
• Access to wellness facilities and integration events
• Motorola Solutions is supporting CSR activities and encourages employees to participate

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions Systems Polska Sp.z.o.o

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 ohr@motorolasolutions.com.