Program Manager

Company OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.Department OverviewThe Command Center & Cloud Solutions PMO Group is a newly established department designed to provide centralized accountability and governance across the Command Center and Cloud Solutions portfolio. By driving strategic alignment and operational excellence, the group ensures that all initiatives are executed with a focus on end-to-end program ownership, integrated planning, and rigorous dependency mapping.Job DescriptionThe candidate will be responsible for :Defining the outcomes and core deliverables for complex projects and programs across the Motorola Solutions Video and Software organization. Establish and maintain effective communication channels with development, product management, and application teams, conducting regular meetings and providing status updates, and other key program and program management activitiesDriving exit criteria and launch activities for important program milestonesPredicting and escalating potential conflicts in priorities or schedule as they arise and helping to create innovative solutions for such impasses Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts promptlyUtilize project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet) to track progress, manage risks, and report on project/program statusWorking closely with business stakeholders to understand their time and resource constraints and factor those into the overall program plansManaging external cloud and software vendor relationships to align priorities and jointly plan roadmapsBuilding and managing project and program timelines, status reports, financial reports, risk logs, and leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes Facilitate project/program meetings, ensuring clear agendas, meeting minutes, and action items are documented and followed up onSupport ongoing learning and skill development through training, workshops, and industry events.Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and implement process improvementsContribute to the development and maintenance of project management templates, tools, and best practicesQualificationsAt least 8 - 10 years of project or program management experience in a highly matrixed organizationExperience and technical knowledge of IaaS (Azure, AWS or Google Cloud), Networking, Kubernetes, and related cloud technologies is a plusExperience managing cross functional and cross organizational relationships with engineering, product and marketing leaders is a plusExperience in SaaS development and DevOps concepts is a plusBachelor's Degree PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP or other advanced program management/project management certification is a plusMBA degree is a plusExperience with Smartsheet is a plus Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skillsStrong risk management skillsStrong analytical skillsAbility to influence and guide teams and stakeholders of all levelsProblem-solving and conflict resolution skillsProven ability to lead teams to decisions and drive consensus.Demonstrated skill in proactively identifying and resolving project roadblocks.Demonstrated ability to seek out opinions & build trust/buy-in across all functional teams.Experience with a variety of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and HybridExperience building and managing timelines, status reports, and financial reportsWe will be accepting applications between 5/15/2026 and 8/15/2026.Target Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 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.Basic RequirementsBachelor's degree At least 8+ years of project or program management experience in a highly matrixed organizationLegal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.Travel RequirementsUnder 10%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYesOur U.S. Benefits IncludeIncentive Bonus PlansMedical, Dental, Vision benefits401K with Company Match10 Paid HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off PackagesEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Parental & Family Leaveand more!EEO StatementMotorola 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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.