Director, Transformation & Analytics

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental & family leave

and more

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Director of Transformation & Analytics to lead high‑visibility initiatives across the Video & Software organization. You will oversee transformation programs, manage platform ecosystems, and partner with IT, Finance, Procurement, Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to improve QTC flows and customer experiences.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decision making, leadership of a team of managers and high‑potential contributors, and active collaboration to drive ARR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Analytics) is required.
• 10+ years of proven experience in technology transformation, strategy implementation, and organizational change management.
• Strong knowledge of business intelligence platforms, data analytics tools, and methodologies to drive data‑driven decision‑making.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross‑functional portfolios or programs, such as quote‑to‑cash modernizations, system integrations, or cloud optimization journeys.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and meeting facilitation skills with a natural talent for bringing clarity to ambiguity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of building trust across product, engineering, finance, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing professional teams, including experience managing people managers or high‑potential individual contributors.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive technological innovation, digital transformation, and M&A acquisition integration projects within the organization.
• Advanced Analytics & BI: Design, manage, and scale a comprehensive BI dashboard infrastructure and deliver data‑driven insights to senior leaders.
• Portfolio & Program Management: Oversee cost, schedule, and performance of transformation initiatives with clear reporting and risk logs.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment: Build partnerships across engineering, finance, legal, operations, IT, and GTM to unblock dependencies.
• Change Management: Develop communication, readiness, and adoption plans to ensure smooth rollouts of new processes.
• Talent Development & Leadership: Attract, retain, and develop top talent within the office; mentor managers and ICs to foster innovation and accountability.

Skills

BI & analytics

Portfolio management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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

The Product Transformation & Analytics team within the Video & Software (V&S) organization is responsible for enabling the success of the wider product organization by managing key operating disciplines, modernizing operational processes, and unlocking data‑driven insights. We strive to lower the overall complexity of doing business, accelerate time‑to‑market for our capabilities and solutions, and guide the continual optimization of cross‑organizational platforms. Sitting at the center of the company's most strategic work, this department drives enterprise‑level outcomes across quote‑to‑cash (QTC) modernization, advanced business intelligence, and cloud journey efficiencies to deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).

Job Description

The Director, Transformation & Analytics is a high‑visibility leadership role responsible for driving strategic initiatives, technology transformation, and advanced data analytics across the V&S organization. This leader will oversee a comprehensive portfolio of transformation programs, manage critical platform ecosystems, and serve as a core liaison between IT, Finance, Procurement, Product, Engineering, and Go‑To‑Market (GTM) teams. The Director will directly lead a team of Product Transformation & Analytics Managers (who target operational gaps and optimize QTC flows) as well as high‑potential individual contributors (such as strategic project managers driving complex, cross‑functional customer experience initiatives).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive technological innovation, digital transformation, and M&A acquisition integration projects within the organization. Identify and achieve "quick wins" to build momentum while pursuing long‑term enterprise goals.
• Advanced Analytics & Business Intelligence: Partner with data science, UX, and analyst resources to design, manage, and scale a comprehensive business intelligence dashboard infrastructure. Deliver meaningful, data‑driven insights regarding organizational health, NPS, and deployment timelines to senior leaders to facilitate executive decision‑making.
• Portfolio & Program Management: Oversee the cost, schedule, and performance of assigned transformation initiatives, ensuring clear portfolio reporting, risk logs, and executive visibility. Guide the optimization of platforms, tools, and workflows to alleviate manual work for internal employees and create better experiences for customers.
• Cross‑Functional Alignment & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships across engineering, finance, legal, operations, IT, and customer success to unblock dependencies, maintain execution momentum, and streamline vendor management.
• Change Management: Act as a change agent to develop communication, readiness, and adoption plans that ensure smooth rollouts and embed new processes into operational teams.
• Talent Development & Leadership: Attract, retain, and develop top talent within the office. Mentor and provide direction to both people managers and high‑potential individual contributors, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Analytics) is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10+ years of proven experience in technology transformation, strategy implementation, and organizational change management.
• Strong knowledge of business intelligence platforms, data analytics tools, and methodologies to drive data‑driven decision‑making.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross‑functional portfolios or programs, such as quote‑to‑cash modernizations, system integrations, or cloud optimization journeys.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and meeting facilitation skills with a natural talent for bringing clarity to ambiguity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a track record of building trust across product, engineering, finance, and operations teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing professional teams, including experience managing people managers or high‑potential individual contributors.

Target Base Salary Range

$150,000 - $180,000 USD.

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

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.