Company OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.
Department OverviewThe Product Development Group at IPVideo designs, engineers, and develops IoT based products for the safety and security industry. The team has developed the HALO and SentryERS products and continues to develop many more to add to the product portfolio. The department includes Cloud Development and Device Development teams. Within the Device Development team, the Project Management group manages all projects across the teams ensuring timely delivery, provides updates to stakeholders and collaborates with our vendors and partners.
Job DescriptionManages the development and/or implementation of Motorola Solutions products or services. Coordinates departmental or cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new or upgraded existing products or services. 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 project team to ensure optimal performance. May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.
IPVideo is looking for a highly motivated and detail oriented individual to join our project management team. Do you want to make a difference and help make everyday life safer for schools, law enforcement, hospitals, and other organizations? You will help coordinate and lead the effort to plan, design, and deliver our next generation of Cloud software and IoT devices that bring situational awareness to our customers.
A successful candidate:- Is a highly organized planner that can think on their feet
- Can identify risks, seek understanding, and apply critical thinking to decision making
- Balances flexibility in prioritization with discipline in execution
- Is excited to work with people of varying technical backgrounds
- Understands the importance of continuous improvement
- Is comfortable operating with an agile mindset in a waterfall workflow
Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations:- Work with project stakeholders to clearly document project scope and objectives
- Ensure availability and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to execute projects within scope, schedule, and budget
- Utilizes software project management tools, such as JIRA, to create and maintain detailed project plans to track progress.
- Leads frequent Sprint reviews of pending, ongoing, and resolved tasks with the development team.
- Regularly provide written and verbal project progress updates to project stakeholders, including expedited review of critical issues.
- When faced with changes to project scope, schedule, or cost, can identify and communicate benefits, risks, and impacts while considering the perspectives of the development team, stakeholders, and end users.
- Measure and assess project performance and provide quantitative and qualitative recommendations to improve future project efforts.
- Manage the relationships with all stakeholders and third parties.
- Creates and maintains comprehensive file organization, version control, and project documentation. This may include: Product Requirements Documents, Design Specification Documents, Project Timelines, Project Proposals, Engineering Change Orders, Weekly Project Reports, and Procedures & Guides.
Desired Background/Knowledge/Skills:- 5-7+ years of software project management experience relating to Cloud based web and mobile applications and IoT Electronics
- 2-3+ years of experience in a software development environment, preferably in Cloud based applications.
- Experience organizing, prioritizing, and distributing project backlog activities
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Experience in presenting and discussing highly technical concepts in an understandable and relevant manner with audiences of varying technical backgrounds
- PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus
- Experience working with cloud, web, mobile, and embedded software applications
- Familiar with software development life cycle best practices
- Experience developing, maintaining, and enforcing uniform coding standards
- Familiar with compliance standards such as ISO27001 and SOC-2
- Familiar with programming languages such as C#, .Net, C, C++, Python, NodeJS
- Familiar with cybersecurity best practices for cloud based applications and IoT electronics
- Strong working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processor, and presentation tools such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Basic Requirements:- Bachelors Degree
- 5+ years of experience in project management
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements:Under 10%
Relocation Provided:None
Position Type:Experienced
Referral Payment Plan:No
Our U.S. Benefits include:- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K with Company Match
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement:Motorola 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 email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.
