PROJECT MANAGER - ARIZONA OR COLORADO

Motorola Solutions is a global company focused on building and connecting technologies to enhance safety and security. The Project Manager role involves leading communication system projects, managing resources, budgets, and schedules to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining customer satisfaction. The position requires regional travel and managing complex programs with a focus on public safety and communications infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Leads large programs or portions of very complex programs. Directs and coordinates the work activities of the project team
• Demonstrates a firm understanding of all nine areas of PMBOK project management and has expertise in two areas. Experienced in running project phases. Is able to oversee development of the complete project plan. Is able to establish, track, and audit project budgets, analyze variances and develop action plans as required
• Represents the organization on projects and may perform in project leadership role
• A project manager is accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives within the stipulated time period and budget. Ensures that the three constraints (quality, cost and time) that face every project are properly managed
• Involved in the recruitment and management of project staff including project reporting, administration and communication

Requirements:

• Must be able to utilize 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)
• • Experience with at least one of the following: Public Safety communications systems, Cellular infrastructure, Military communications, Civil construction or IT Networks
• • Proficient in Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)
• • Must be a self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives
• • Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
• • Bachelors and 3 years of experience in a Project Management Capacity
• • OR 5-7 years of experience in a Project Management Capacity
• • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• 25-50%
• • PMP is desired
• • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and/or a PM Masters Certificate is a plus
• • Understanding of two-way radio / cellular infrastructure communications products, services, and systems is a plus
• • Understanding of local public safety customers, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services is a plus
• Candidate will preferably reside in Arizona or Colorado