Project Manager

Company Overview

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Department Overview

Motorola Solutions is a world leader in the field of professional mobile communications systems with an impressive heritage of technological innovations and a global base of installed systems. The group's main business is the implementation of mission critical digital mobile communication systems for Government & Public Safety Communications customers.

Job Description

Note: This remote position is open to candidates residing in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C

The Program Manager (PM) will lead the overall management of the Radio Communications Systems Inspection and Testing Program as outlined in the Prime Contract between WMATA and Motorola Solutions. This includes planning, scheduling, coordinating, managing, and overseeing the development and implementation of all Test Plans, Procedures, and documentation in compliance with contractual requirements. Additionally, the PM will manage the approval process for WMATA program materials.

General Key Responsibilities Include:

• Primary interface with customer for area of responsibilities for their specific sub-projects; Design & working sessions/ installations/ testing and status reports.

• Directs & coordinates the work activities and subcontractors

• Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project

• Develop a clear understanding of all contract requirements and negotiate all installation subcontracts

• Control & inventory of equipment

• Coordinate installation, optimization, testing & training

• Prepare budget reports/ ensures the profitability of their project(s) or sub-projects

Specific WMATA Project Responsibilities Include:

• Developing, executing, and reporting on Test Plans and Procedures for all major elements of the radio system, including the Core, Above Ground System, Below Ground System, Rail System, and Bus System.

• Utilizing CDRL (Contract Data Requirements List) standards to prepare detailed Test Plans, Step-by-Step Test Procedures, and Test Reports for all inspections and tests related to the WMATA radio system.

• Ensuring the program meets the Inspection and Test Program requirements for each component, delivering required documentation and deliverables as detailed below:

APCO Project 25 Compliance Testing:

• Test Plans, Procedures, and Reports for each system and component

• System Acceptance Testing Program

• Component Testing:

  • Base Station Tests

  • Receiver Interference and De-Sense Tests

  • Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) Tests

  • Fiber Optic Transceivers Tests

  • Subscriber Unit Tests

Factory Testing:

• Field Installation Inspection

• Component Testing for factory compliance

• Field Acceptance Testing: Construction Quality Control Testing

• Field Installation Verification Testing: Burn-In Testing

• ISSI Testing

Coverage Testing:

• Signal Strength and Bit Error Rate Testing

• DAQ Testing

• Focused Coverage Testing

• Accessible Test Tiles

• In-Vehicle and On-Foot Testing

• Coverage Test Report

System Acceptance:

• Final System Acceptance

Additional Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work through issues in creative and effective ways, good communications skills; verbal and written.

• Experience in at least one of the following area's preferred: Public Safety Communications, Transportation communications, Cellular infrastructure or military communications preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Tools

• OSHA Certification preferred

• Position will require on-site supervision of large scale mobile radio installations of bus and rail cars

Target Base Salary Range: $86,500.00 - $173,000.00 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’s Degree and 3+ years of project/program management or similar business experience
• OR 5+ years of project/program management or similar business experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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!

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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.