Senior Program Manager

Manages the Hardware development and/or implementation of Motorola Solutions products. Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, including Software, Supply Chain, Business, Quality, Regulatory, etc... focused on delivering new or upgraded existing products. Manages projects from inception to completion (or transition), including tracking and evaluation of project performance. Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics. Participates in project review and status meetings, and communicates project status. Utilizes six sigma and project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness. Motivates the project team to ensure optimal performance. May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.

• Organize programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.

• Develop and manage project schedules to support the strategic direction of the organization. Demonstrates best practices for developing schedules and understands the critical path.

• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing.

• Manage program and multiple project teams for optimal return-on-investment, ensuring all program goals are met.

• Conduct project team meetings.

• Work with key stakeholders to develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives

• Produce accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.

• Present program status as required to different organization levels.

• Work with key stakeholders to identify, analyze and assess program risks. Establish and track risk mitigation plans. Drive for closures.

• Work with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.

• Work with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions.

• Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.

• Develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.

• Focus on continuity of Supply issues that impact both production and new product introduction

• Develop material plans that support both development engineering and production ramp

• Demonstrated competency with a project management tool (e.g. MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet)

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are necessary.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams.

• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

• Highly organized, structured, and process oriented; team building skills a plus.

• Able to simplify a complex situation and provide updates accordingly.

• Certified PMP preferred.

• Minimum 10 years Project Management experience, preferably with experience in Hardware Development, Telecommunications, Radio Communications, or Aerospace/Defense preferred.

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Target Base Salary Range: $108,100 - $146,200 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.