Project Manager with French

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.

Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the implementation of Communication System Projects and will act and be recognized as the leader / focal point for all aspects of assigned project(s). Responsible for delivering the contractual scope, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Must be able to utilize PM tools (schedule, critical path analysis, budget, change order, risk assessment, action item log, etc) to analyze complex issues and develop resolutions for any issues related to assigned project(s). The PM is responsible for allocating all necessary resources to meet project objectives, corporate financial, and customer satisfaction goals. The project manager is responsible for direct communication to customer’s organization and relevant senior stakeholders internally by conducting project reviews throughout the life of the project. In addition, the project manager is responsible for the overall pre-tax profit of all projects.

Responsibilities:

Leads small projects or portions of larger projects. Directs and coordinates the work activities of project team.
Demonstrates awareness of all nine areas of project management knowledge (PMBOK)**, PRINCE2, or applicable PM standard with a firm understanding of two. Has knowledge of at least one major project phase. Is a major contributor to the development of the project plan.
Contributes to the fulfillment of projects and organizational objectives.
Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions and/or recommendations may require the allocation of additional resources to correct and/or achieve project goals.

Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes project progress.

Bachelor’s degree required or relevant business experiences
• 3+ years of project management experience
• Experience with at least one of the following: Public Safety communications systems, Cellular infrastructure, Military communications, Oil & Gas, Civil construction, or similar
• Experience in delivering turn-key solutions in accordance with customer-specific requirements/contract.
• Working towards PMP and/or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). PM Master's Certificate is a plus. PMP is highly desired.
• 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
• Must have planning and organization skills, efficiency and quality driven and decision making skills
Languages:
• English and French are required
• Italian is a plus
Location:
• Position is based in Lisbon, but another EU country with MSI facilities is acceptable.
• Oslo, occasional domestic and international travel is to be expected (less than 10% of the time)

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.