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.
Department Overview
NOTE: This position will be location in Somerville, MA
At Motorola Solutions, we help people be their best in the moments that matter. We help firefighters see around buildings and police officers see around street corners. Our work is very meaningful, impactful, and cutting edge and we invite you to explore it. We are the Best!
Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.
Job Description
NOTE: This position will be location in Somerville, MA
Responsibilities:
The Associate Project Manager position is responsible for assisting the PM (Project Management) team in implementing Communication System Projects throughout the territory.
The PM Analyst assists the lead PM in delivering the contractual scope, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Additional Skills:
The focus on this Associate PM position is the utilizing PM tools (schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, action item log, etc) to analyze complex issues and develop resolutions for any issues related to assigned project(s) for each of the lead PMs in the territory.
The Associate PM will be assigned to be responsible for many internal processes in a supporting role for projects across the territory.
These internal processes could include ERAs, Order Management, Forecasting, Workbench, Kissflow, Planview, Invoicing Requests, and Revenue Tracking.
External Items the role could be responsible for in a supporting role on a project include contractual required reports, meeting tracking, training, and inventory control.
Other duties could be assigned by the Lead PM or PM Management as required. Small projects could be assigned to this Associate with no lead PM involvement.
Knowledge and Experience in both the Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Google Suite (Sheets, Documents, Presentation)
Assists with managing 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.
May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.
Additional Skills Preferred:
Engineering background or working knowledge a plus.
PMP certification preferred.
Understanding of two way radio communications, NG911, LTE and CAD products, services, and systems is a plus.
Understanding of local public safety customers, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services is a plus.
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 fluent user of word processing, spreadsheet and project management tools
Basic Requirements
Bachelors degree preferred with 2+ years of project management experience
OR minimum of 4+ years in project management
Travel Requirements
25-50%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
Yes
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.
