Project Manager

Company OverviewAt Motorola Solutions we believe that everything starts with our people. Were a global close-knit community united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike enabling the coordination thats critical for safer communities safer schools safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future. Department OverviewThe Specialty Camera Engineering team based in Ware UK is responsible for developing cameras for long range surveillance applications such as border or coastal security. The products are aimed at public and commercial safety. The team is responsible for the development of the complete products including hardware firmware and mechanics and takes care of the whole development life-cycle that includes development testing and maintenance of the systems we build.Job DescriptionAbility to work in a hybrid arrangement (office located in Ware).As a project manager in Ware you will report to the Engineering manager in Ware and you will be responsible for early scoping planning innovation execution control and closeout of several small to medium-sized projects. Projects are designed and delivered in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment where customer satisfaction and time to market are key success factors.Duties vary depending on the nature of projects but will most often include:Create complete project schedule and planning documents including but not limited to effort estimates resource requirements and capital costsProject execution according to the approved project plan and scheduleActively monitor project progress track outstanding issues and risks and their mitigation plans follow up on action items and provide timely project status updatesActively manage and support cross-departmental project teams and technical leaders ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverablesWork with manufacturing teams to plan and coordinate prototype productionWork with other Mechanical Hardware Firmware and Software project managers to coordinate project dependencies across teamsLiaise with 3rd party vendors and suppliers as appropriateMaintenance of project documentation over the life of the projectEvolution of project management processes to ensure an efficient project lifecycleBasic RequirementsQualifications:Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Computer EngineeringA solid understanding of NPI projects and Product Lifecycle ManagementA minimum of 3 years of experience in a hardware project or program management role is desirableProject Management Professional (PMP) certificate is considered a plusKnowledge Skills and Abilities:Background in hardware (mechanical electrical firmware) design developmentAbility to plan and work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities tight deadlines and diverse stakeholdersExperience developing formal project deliverables including reports charts status updates executive summaries and presentationsUnderstanding of software development and dependencies in relation to hardware deliveryExceptional organizational skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to deliver presentations and concise updates to project sponsors and senior managementProficient use of engineering change management tools such as Agile PLM is considered a plusProficient use of issue tracking and wiki based tools where familiarity with Atlassian tools is considered a plusExperience with Mechatronics desiredIn return for your expertise well support you in this new challenge with coaching & development every step of the way. Also to reward your hard work youll get:Competitive salary and bonus schemes.Two weeks additional pay per year (holiday bonus).25 days holiday entitlement bank holidays.Attractive defined contribution pension scheme.Employee stock purchase plan.Flexible working options.Private medical care.Life assurance. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.Career development support and wide ranging learning opportunities.Employee health and wellbeing support EAP wellbeing guidance etc.Carbon neutral initiatives/goals.Corporate social responsibility initiatives including support for volunteering days.Well known companies discount scheme#LI-ST2Travel Requirements10-25%Relocation ProvidedNonePosition TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanYesCompanyMotorola Solutions UK LimitedEEO StatementMotorola 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1