Software Program Manager

Motorola Solutions; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Penang seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive cross-functional product development for embedded connected devices. You will manage schedules, budgets, and scope, coordinating software, hardware, manufacturing, and supply chain in a fast-paced NPI environment.

You will lead Agile execution using Jira, conduct sprint planning, track releases, and provide weekly updates to leadership while identifying risks and ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years in product or solutions development; 3+ years in a dedicated Program Management role.
• Practical experience with Agile/Scrum, Jira, and complex schedule management.
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to lead matrixed engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development from initiation to production release with master schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate software, hardware, and supply chain teams to resolve blockers and manage dependencies.
• Lead sprint planning, release tracking, and project delivery using Jira and Agile frameworks.
• Provide weekly status updates on program health, budget, and risks to senior management.
• Identify risks early, set up mitigation plans, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Project scheduling

Risk management

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

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.

Department Overview

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development for embedded connected devices in Penang. This role sits right at the intersection of Agile software development and hardware New Product Introduction (NPI). If you have a strong background in software SDLC, experience managing complex project timelines, and know how to work across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

• Program Management: Drive product development from initiation to production release. Build and track master schedules, manage program budgets, and handle scope changes.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Connect the dots between software, hardware engineering, and supply chain/manufacturing teams to resolve blockers and manage dependencies.
• Agile Execution: Lead sprint planning, release tracking, and project delivery using Jira, Scrum, and standard Agile frameworks.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear weekly status updates on program health, budget, and risks to senior management.
• Risk & Quality Control: Identify technical and schedule risks early, set up mitigation plans, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.

Basic Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience:7+ years of total experience in product or solutions development.3+ years in a dedicated Program Management role.
• Technical & Tools: Practical experience with Agile/Scrum, Jira, and complex schedule management.
• Core Skills: Strong communication skills and proven ability to lead matrixed engineering teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with embedded systems, mobile/voice-enabled devices, or IoT products.
• Hands-on exposure to NPI and manufacturing/supply chain processes.
• Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and software architecture.
• PMP Certification.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

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.