Program Manager - Federal Government Agency

Motorola Solutions • $140K — $160K *

US-Anywhere

+ 3 other locationsRemote

Education, Government & Non-Profit

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in technical field or management (relevant experience may substitute)
10+ years of management and leadership experience in large systems or operational teams
10 years of personnel management experience with skills in hiring, evaluating, and coaching
5 years in customer relations/account management with proven high customer satisfaction
5 years in financial and budget management, accurately forecasting and hitting financial targets
5 years in project management on complex projects with PMP certification preferred
10 years in strategic planning and leading teams to achieve organizational goals

Responsibilities

Oversee all contracts and work for Federal Government Agencies related to Motorola
Lead teams providing services including project management, hardware/software support, and cybersecurity
Manage all business aspects and deliverables between Motorola and Federal agencies
Ensure compliance with contract terms and service delivery
Coordinate logistics for NSSE events and infrastructure projects
Develop and maintain high-performing teams to meet project and customer expectations
Measure team performance through data analysis and implement improvement strategies

Benefits

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

Full Job Description

Department Overview
The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing Motorola's programs and contracts with multiple Federal Government Agencies and the internal WAVE Team located in Washington D.C. This leadership role directs a team that provides comprehensive service delivery, contract compliance, project management, engineering, and personnel management to these customers. The Program Manager manages and leads all business aspects, services, and deliverables between these customers and the program teams, overseeing a staff of engineers, technical managers, project managers, technical resources, and administrative personnel.
Job Description

This Program Manager position has oversight over all contracts and work for the Federal Government Agencies as it relates to Motorola contracts. This position manages teams that provide a variety of services including and not be limited to inventory, radio programming, projects, field work, infrastructure, hardware and software sustainment, support, maintenance and upgrades, cyber security, maintaining equipment and related inventories, spectrum management, support at NSSE events and other functions. This position also supports and oversees all contracts between Motorola and the Federal Government Agency involving communications, inventory, projects, hardware and software and any other related services under current or future contracts. This senior leadership position holds comprehensive oversight and strategic responsibility for all contractual agreements and operational engagements between Motorola Solutions and the Federal Government Agencies. The role is critical in ensuring the seamless delivery of mission-critical communication solutions and services to a pivotal federal agency.

The Program Manager must be driven and a strategic leader with 10+ years of experience leading large, complex teams and projects. Proven ability to manage personnel, cultivate positive customer relationships, and administer budgets effectively. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and risk management skills are essential, as is the ability to build high-performing teams and deliver results-oriented leadership. Strong data analysis skills are crucial for measuring team performance and achieving customer goals.

Education:A four-year degree is required, preferably in a technical field, management, or leadership. Relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.
Management & Leadership:10 years of proven management and leadership experience in leading large systems, technical, service delivery, or operational teams, with a demonstrable track record of successful outcomes.
Personnel Management:10 years of experience managing personnel, including hiring, firing, employee evaluations, discipline, coaching, and mentoring.
Customer Relations:5 years of experience in positive customer relations and/or account management, with demonstrable examples of high customer satisfaction ratings based on performance and service delivery.
Financial & Budget Management: 5 years of experience in preparing, administering, and accurately forecasting budgets. Must demonstrate the ability to accurately hit financial milestones, manage project costs, and meet quarterly and annual financial targets and goals.
Project Management:5 years of project management experience on large, complex projects, including the development of schedules, plans, financial planning, and risk mitigation. Experience must include developing related artifacts such as implementation plans and resource planning. PMP certification is preferred.
Strategic Planning:10 years of experience in strategic planning, goal setting, managing, tracking, and leading teams to achieve organizational goals.

Key Competencies and Skills

Communication:Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
Software Proficiency:The ability to use standard business software (e.g., Google Suite, email, spreadsheets, scheduling software).
Organizational & Prioritization Skills:
- The ability to multi-task and reprioritize action items and tasks daily.
- Ability to prioritize tasks for the team, oversee, and track the progress of deliverables and goals.
Problem-Solving & Risk Management:
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- The ability to identify, develop, implement, track, refine, and adjust a risk mitigation plan to ensure successful outcomes while minimizing risks to programs, projects, and financials.
Team Leadership:The experience, skills, and proven ability to form, create, and maintain high-performing teams.
Results Orientation:Must possess and demonstrate results-oriented leadership and outcome-based management skills.
Data Analysis:The ability to identify, gather, apply, and use data to measure the performance of the team and customer goals over time.

Travel/Location:

Must be located in the Washington DC, Maryland, Northern, VA area and be able to attend customer meetings in Washington DC several times each week, as well as meetings with the team in the same area.
Onsite in Washington D.C. 3+ days per week. Remote work when not onsite, offsite travel is less than 25% of the time.

Preferred Experience

Astro experience or knowledge of ASTRO is preferred.

Other Requirements

Must be able to pass federal background checks and any required clearances.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Target Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000 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.

Basic Requirements

Bachelors Degree AND 10+ years of professional experience in one of the following: team management, project management, or system management.
Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract(s)
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements
Under 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!

About Motorola Solutions

Motorola provides products, technologies, and services for mobile, wireline digital communication, information, and entertainment applications. Its product portfolio includes smartphones operating on the Android operating system, feature phones, media tablet devices, wireless accessories, and more. Its range of smartphone products includes the Moto X first generation, Moto X second generation, Moto G first generation, Moto G second generation, and more. It is also the manufacturer of Moto 360, a smartwatch that provides services such as notifications, updates, and other related features. It also provides monitors, cordless phones, applications, and accessories such as cases, wireless headsets, wireless speakers, and more. In addition, it provides multimedia content, including video, voice, messaging, and cloud-based and Internet-based applications and services to multiple screens such as mobile devices, televisions, media tablets, and personal computers. Its Medios service platform enables service providers to deliver content on devices. Motorola is based in Chicago, Illinois. It primarily sells its products in the United States, China, Brazil, and Singapore. Motorola currently operates as a subsidiary of Google Inc.

Motorola Solutions Careers

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Learn more about Motorola Solutions

Size

18,700 employees

Market Cap

$42.7 billion

Industry

Telecommunications & Hardware

Net Income

$949 million

Founded

1928

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