Associate Project Manager
Posted on: 5 Nov 2021
Georgia Tech, Georgia
Job Description
Overview:
Manages projects from inception to completion (or transition), including tracking and evaluation of project performance. Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics. Participates in project review and status meetings, and communicates project status. Utilizes six sigma and project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness. Motivates project team to ensure optimal performance. May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities.
Responsibilities:
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
Prepare bids & quotes for systems
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 Knowledge/Skills:
Experience with at least one of the following: Public Safety communications systems, Cellular infrastructure, Military communications, Civil construction or IT Networks
Proficient in developing project documents with standard desktop applications (e.g. MS Project) as well as have experience in a cloud based document management system (Google, SharePoint).
PM Masters Certificate a plus. PMP highly desired. PMP and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Understanding of two way radio / cellular infrastructure communications products, services, and systems.
Understanding of local public safety customers, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services is a plus.
Must be a self motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.
Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills
NOTE: Candidate must sit in GA - Area of project work is primarily located in GA, NC, and SC - may include additional travel to manage projects in T4W including TN, AR, LA, MS, AL, and FL
Basic Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business preferred, depending on accompanying level of experience and minimum of 3+ years of general work experience in the communications field with project management experience
OR 5+ years of project management experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Since 1928, Motorola has been committed to innovation in communications and electronics. Our company has achieved many milestones in its 85-plus year history. We pioneered mobile communications in the 1930s with car radios and public safety networks. We made the equipment that carried the first words from the moon in 1969. In 1983 we led the communications revolution with the first commercial handheld cellular phone and system. Today, as a global industry leader, excellence in innovation continues to shape our future.
Motorola Solutions connects people through technology. Public safety and commercial customers around the world turn to Motorola Solutions innovations when they want highly connected teams that have the information they need throughout their workdays and in the moments that matter most to them.
Our customers rely on us for the expertise, services and solutions we provide, trusting our years of invention and innovation experience. By partnering with customers and observing how our products can help in their specific industries, we are able to enhance our customers’ experience every day.
Motorola Solutions serves more than 100,000 public safety and commercial customers in more than 100 countries. Our wide-ranging product portfolio has the tools you need to get the job done in any business. As an industry leader, we design and develop devices including radios and the infrastructure that supports them.
Our mission-critical design philosophy led to our new High Velocity Human Factors investigation, an area of cognitive research that helps us develop products for first responders by working with them in crisis situations to study their communication needs. We take what we learn in the field and bring it back to the lab to create products that will function under extreme conditions and networks that will reliably support those products.
Working with our global channel partner community, Motorola Solutions reaches an extensive customer base, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Our focus is on developing integrated end-to-end solutions that deliver a clear return on investment, and our products empower individuals through seamless connectivity.
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IndustryTelecommunications
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No. of Employees17,000
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