Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing safety through technology. As an Emergency Call Handling Project Manager, you will lead the deployment of Next Generation 911 solutions, ensuring that first responders can effectively manage emergency situations through advanced technology and seamless integration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Master Project Plan using automated project management tools, defining the project charter, scope, and integrated change control processes
- Acquire and maintain a high-level understanding of internal organizational workflows to ensure project alignment with business objectives
- Own the successful implementation, cutover, and formal hand-off to the Support team for all emergency call handling projects
- Initiate, generate, and maintain detailed project schedules (WBS). Lead regular scheduling status reviews to track actual progress against the baseline
- Ensure all milestones and deliverables are met according to the project lifecycle, managing the transition from legacy systems to NG911
- Maintain project budgets encompassing both labor and capital expenditures
- Monitor financial objectives including revenue recognition, margin health, and cash flow
- Perform detailed analyses of project costs and lead status reviews with management to ensure the project remains within financial constraints
- Perform ongoing risk identification and qualitative/quantitative analysis. Develop and maintain a Risk Register and mitigation plans
- Promptly alert management of significant risks or problems and prepare actionable recovery plans
- Ensure all projects adhere to Motorola Solutions’ designated standards and Quality Assurance processes to ensure mission-critical reliability
- Serve as the central point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal cross-functional teams
- Establish and nurture relationships with customers and channel partners
- Organize and lead project kick-offs, status meetings, and steering committee reviews to ensure alignment across all stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in project management OR 5+ years of experience in project management
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, and pass and maintain CJIS Security and Privacy: Privileged Role certification requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
- Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of experience managing external customers facing complex deployment programs and/or software application deployments required
- PgMP, PMP and/ or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) are strongly desired
- Remote position based in the United States with the ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Experienced with Public Safety communications systems is considered an asset
- Skilled in using project scheduling applications like Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, or similar applications and building intricate master schedules
- Prioritize customer needs, satisfaction, and long-term success as the primary focus in all activities and strategies
- Strong financial acumen, demonstrated experience accelerating revenue growth and containing cost
- Experienced with project risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies
- 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 able to think outside of the scope of responsibilities and take initiative
- Must be able to work collaboratively with regional and territorial management
- Must be able to effectively communicate with relevant peers and senior stakeholders
- A Master's Degree is considered an asset
Benefits
- 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
- Referral Payment Plan
Company Overview
Motorola Solutions creates mission-critical communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.motorolasolutions.com.