Senior Technical Program Manager

Motorola Solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Video Security & Access Control Engineering org. You will lead cross-functional programs spanning hardware, firmware, cloud software, and AI analytics, reporting to the Sr.

Director of Software Engineering for Avigilon Unity. The role requires translating strategy into milestones, managing complex dependencies, and delivering scalable security solutions globally.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering Leadership within a product development environment.
• Domain expertise in Physical Security (VMS/ACS), IoT, Embedded Systems, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure), or AI/Video Analytics.
• Experience working directly with executive-level leadership (VP/AVP) to align engineering output with business goals.
• Deep knowledge of SDLC and hardware development cycles; ability to operate in fast-paced global teams.
• Excellent communication of complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex programs across hardware, embedded software, cloud, and mobile teams.
• Translate business strategy into actionable technical milestones and execution plans with senior engineering leadership.
• Identify bottlenecks and constraints; develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Dive into architecture discussions and help teams trade off scope, schedule, and technical debt.
• Provide transparent, data-driven updates to executive leadership as the single source of truth for program health, budget, and timelines.
• Improve VS&A engineering execution model; apply best practices for Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methods as needed.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Engineering Leadership

Executive Stakeholders

SDLC Knowledge

Hardware Development

Cloud Infrastructure

AI/Video Analytics

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.

Department Overview

Motorola Solution’s Video Division is defining the future of the security industry through innovative end-to- end-solutions. We’re changing the landscape of the surveillance industry through advanced award-winning AI based surveillance systems. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world and our team is advancing the field as it applies to the surveillance industry. We are proud to be industry leaders in video analytics with products like Appearance Search and Unusual Motion Detection along with our cloud service platform. You will have the opportunity to contribute to intelligent camera surveillance systems through cutting edge research and software engineering.

Aperçu de l’entreprise Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nous concevons et connectons des technologies qui contribuent à protéger les personnes, les biens et les infrastructures. Nos solutions favorisent la collaboration essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité des populations, des écoles, des hôpitaux, des entreprises et, finalement, des nations. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.

Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Video Security & Access Control (VS&A) Engineering organization. This is a high-impact role where you will drive the execution of complex, cross-functional programs that define the future of physical security—from AI-powered cameras to cloud-based access management systems. In this role, you will report directly to the Sr. Director of Software Engineering for our Avigilon Unity portfolio, serving as a strategic partner to engineering leadership and a primary driver of technical delivery.

The Role:

As a TPM, you are more than a project manager; you are a technical leader who understands the "how" as much as the "when." You will navigate the intersection of hardware, firmware, cloud software, and AI analytics. You will be responsible for orchestrating the entire product development lifecycle, ensuring that our roadmap is translated into high-quality, scalable solutions that protect people and property worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Lifecycle Management: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex programs, managing dependencies across hardware, embedded software, cloud, and mobile teams.
• Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the AVP of Engineering and Product Management to translate business strategy into actionable technical milestones and execution plans.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify technical bottlenecks, resource constraints, and cross-functional dependencies. Develop mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Technical Problem Solving: Dive deep into architectural discussions and technical hurdles. Use your engineering background to help teams make trade-offs between scope, schedule, and technical debt.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide transparent, data-driven updates to executive leadership. You will be the "single source of truth" for program health, budget, and timelines.
• Process Excellence: Continuously improve the VS&A engineering execution model, implementing best practices for Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid methodologies as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or Engineering Leadership, specifically within a product development environment.
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in one or more of the following: Physical Security (VMS/ACS), IoT, Embedded Systems, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure), or AI/Video Analytics.
• Strategic Thinking: Experience working directly with executive-level leadership (VP/AVP level) to align engineering output with business goals.
• Execution Focus: Expert-level knowledge of SDLC and hardware development cycles. You know how to get things done in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.

Target Base Salary Range:

120,000 CAD - 170,000 CAD

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering experience
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation Provided: None
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Position Type

Experienced Referral Payment Plan No

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 complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi. Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire. Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe. Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.