Hardware Program Manager

Company Overview

​At 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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The Critical Communications Networks (CCN) Hardware PM team is a group within the Critical Communications Solutions organization of Motorola Solutions (MSI). The Hardware PM team collaborates closely with the CCN Hardware Engineering team to develop and maintain sophisticated and highly reliable communications, infrastructure and networking products for Mission Critical and commercial communication products across a variety of global markets and standards.

Job Description

This Program Manager position is  critical to maintaining product continuity and requires a blend of technical acumen, project management discipline, and supply chain awareness to keep our products shipping and our customers satisfied.

Responsibilities:

• Manage engineering projects focused on modifying existing RF Site hardware to address supply chain disruptions, component end-of-life (EOL), and regulatory compliance.

• Coordinate with engineering, supply chain, and several other cross-functional teams to drive resolutions for quality, component, and production issues affecting current shipping products.

• Serve as the primary interface with the supply chain organization to manage part changes, coordinate prototype factory builds, and seamlessly introduce revised designs into production.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans using standard PM tools (schedules, critical path analysis, budgets, risk assessments)

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to Motorola's high-quality standards.

• Proactively identify project risks and implement  robust mitigation plans to ensure program goals are achieved.

• Produce and present accurate, timely program status reports to stakeholders across all organizational levels, from the core team to senior leadership.

• Interface effectively with international engineering and manufacturing teams to coordinate deliverables. Flexibility for periodic early morning or evening conference calls is required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical or logistical issues

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for technical teams, suppliers, and senior leadership

  Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides), and Microsoft Project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience in engineering, managing component end-of-life (EOL) projects, or lifecycle management

• Familiarity with two-way radio infrastructure, RF hardware, or related communications products

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

• Experience working closely with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing organizations

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Target Base Salary Range: $86,500  - $173,000  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.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

• 4+ years of experience in program management, project management, or hardware engineering in a high-technology environment

Travel Requirements

None

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

• 10 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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.