Director of Project Management, Motorola Solutions
$145.5-272.8k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Incentive Bonus Plans
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Communication software for public safety & enterprise
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Communication software for public safety & enterprise
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$145.5-272.8k
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Incentive Bonus Plans
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To build and connect safety and security technologies in our never-ending pursuit to keep people safer everywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience or 15+ years of experience managing complex deployments and/or software application deployments in a Public Safety environment is preferred
- Experience with delivering NextGen 9-1-1 Location, Routing, and Call Handling solutions is a strong plus
- Established relationships with the State & Local Government and Public Safety market with demonstrated participation in industry groups (APCO, NENA, IACP, PMI, etc) is desired
- Contributor to policy decisions about the NextGen 9-1-1 solutions, associated processes, methodologies, tools, and techniques
- Demonstrated experience participating across the value chain; Opportunity development, Sales, Product, Delivery, Support, and ongoing Operations desired
- Expert in project management methodologies, approaches and their broad application to diverse customer environments
- Ability to influence others at all levels, including those not under direct control
- Leader and role model to other Project Management professionals
- Project management skills: ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to assess skills and evaluate the performance of engagement or project teams/members
- Understands organizational resources, priorities, needs, and policies
- Acute business acumen and judgment. Expert business problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships with other professionals, customers, and third parties
- Continually develops skills and knowledge. Role model for others
- Coordinates activities and direction through highly matrixed relationships
- PMP and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) strongly desired
- Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining relationships with high-level customers
- Ability to work independently and maintain accountability to management
- Exceptional negotiation skills and supplier relationship management.
- Extensive expertise in product, technology, service, strategy, and business complexities
- Demonstrated ability to interface with senior leadership, key internal/external organizations, and governmental bodies
- Directly manages development costs, cost of capital, and cost allocations for programs directly tied to significant future revenue
- Demonstrated ability to travel extensively (50%>)
What the job involves
- This is a leadership position responsible for Project Managers fulfilling customer contracts by delivering NextGen 9-1-1 Location, Routing, and Call Handling solutions
- The role requires the leader to stay current on industry developments and understand the competitive and economic environment in which the organization operates
- They must come up with ideas that are outside the norm, identify and question assumptions, challenge conventional thinking, and be confident in leading the business in new directions
- The Director openly collaborates within their team and other departments to accomplish organizational goals, ensuring all teams succeed
- They provide clear and consistent feedback, encouragement, and development guidance, evaluating individual performance regularly based on clearly communicated goals and objectives
- They are energized in the face of challenges, make bold moves, and take calculated risks, challenging the organization and people to be the best they can be
- The Director can cut to the heart of complex situations to achieve clarity and base judgment on facts without undue deliberation
- This leader anticipates and responds to customer needs by seeking and acting on their feedback and ensuring that the staff values the customer’s perspective
- Demonstrates a clear conviction to Motorola Solutions' Code of Business Conduct by delivering on all promises and integrating integrity into all actions
- Builds sustainable customer relationships, actively seeking feedback and acting upon that input
- They are highly customer-focused
- Assess the capability of staff/coworkers and build diverse, multi-talented teams
- Prioritizes, organizes, and coordinates work activities to complete work efficiently; uses financial information for planning purposes, foresees potential obstacles and creates plans to meet business objectives
- Makes timely decisions and focuses on high-value, customer-focused objectives
- Demonstrates a track record of using discretion wisely when making decisions; understands when critical decisions are required and challenges the organization to make them
- Assesses the capability of staff and provides equitable development opportunities to build the skills, abilities, and experience necessary for success
- Provides opportunities for people to take responsibility, develop expertise, take on new challenges, make decisions, and act independently
- Holds everyone accountable for their responsibilities, including self, and takes action when performance does not meet expectations
- Coaches and encourages ownership, risk-taking, and innovation to maximize value to the customer
- Displays skill in communicating constructively through a variety of modes
- Has excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
- Highly effective working relationships with suppliers, distribution channels, customers, and co-workers
- Provides strategies and solutions that recognize the interrelationships among business units, activities, processes, and/or outcomes
- Seizes opportunities to improve business processes and results significantly
- Produces work of exceptional quality
Our take
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of communication and software solutions tailored for public safety and enterprise sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes mission-critical radios, command center software and video security systems designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
The company's focus extends beyond mere hardware, as it emphasizes integrated software solutions that facilitate communication and data management. This integration of hardware and software ensures clients can respond promptly and effectively to challenges.
Looking ahead, the company is opening a new R&D center in Cork, creating 200 jobs to advance land mobile radio technology. This investment supports its growth and innovation, building on its existing Irish presence and recent acquisition of Tetra Solutions.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible work models
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and family leave
- Health care benefits
- Global wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Rotation programs
- Mentor relationships
- Learning and development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
- Employee bonuses
- Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans
Company HQ
West Loop Gate, Chicago, IL
Leadership
James J. O'Connor
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Motorola Solutions in 1999. Founder and Chairman of Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and 1871. They are also the Global Head of Venture Capital and Managing Director at William Blair.
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