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. 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 Overview

Job Description

Project Manager (PM) responsible for initiation, execution and delivery of mission critical radio communications systems and its extended portfolio aspects (Camera, access control, Software). Projects typically take place in the Middle East and Africa however; some can take place in International depending on project nature.     

Ability to communicate (written and oral) in both French and Arabic is a mandatory requirement, consistent with the French speaking countries located in the Middle East, Northern Africa and elsewhere, as needed.

Utilization of PM tools and techniques to include schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, action item log, etc.  Able to analyze complex issues and develop resolutions for issues related to any assigned project(s). 

The PM maintains full responsibility for resource allocation in order to meet project objectives, corporate financial commitments, and customer satisfaction goals. 

The PM is responsible for direct communication to the customer’s organization and relevant senior stakeholders internally by conducting meetings, project reviews throughout the life of the project. In addition, the PCR maintains full responsibility for the project financials, revenue commitments and margin goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-phased project or program based activities.  Manages work activities of project team to include Order Management, Engineering, Finance and Customer Facing technical teams.
• Have an understanding of technical solution being implemented and identify any gaps to be enhanced by Engineering teams
• Demonstrates a firm understanding of all 10 areas of PMBOK project management. Experienced in running project phases and 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.
• Able to travel to geographically-challenged areas within the sub Saharan area of operations, specifically to support deployments up 35% of time
• Manage and control all financial aspects of the project, to include revenue, cash and margin 
• Facilitate and participate in business reviews to include weekly, monthly and annual reports. 

Basic Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of project management experience or 8+ years of project/program management or engineering experience
• PMP Certified (or similar - PRINCE) is an additional benefit

Skills

• English, French and Arabic - excellent oral and written skills
• Customer facing skills, influencing skills, planning and organization skills, attention to details, teamwork
• Financial literacy
• Desire to learn 
• 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 & Primavera P6) and Google suite

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Company

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.