Software Program Manager

Motorola Solutions; Penang; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Penang seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead embedded device development from concept to production release. You will drive master schedules, budgets, and scope across software, hardware, manufacturing, and supply chain, using Jira and Agile frameworks to deliver on-time milestones.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in product/solutions development, 3+ years in program management, and a strong SDLC/software architecture background; PMP certification is a plus for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of total experience in product or solutions development.
• 3+ years in a dedicated Program Management role.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum, Jira, and complex schedule management.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development from initiation to production release with master schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate across software, hardware engineering, and supply chain/manufacturing to resolve blockers.
• 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 and implement mitigation plans to ensure quality deliverables.

Skills

Strong communication

Matrixed engineering leadership

Agile execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Jira

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

• 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.

#LI-BV1 Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No EEO Statement

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.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 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.

Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.