Federal Project Manager

Motorola Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; 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 Packages

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental & Family Leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Federal Project Manager to drive a nationwide modernization program. You will report to the Lead PM and support PMO activities across the full project lifecycle, including design, deployment, and multi-year maintenance contracts.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, schedule development, and ensuring alignment with sales and customer relationship goals in a federally focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with 3+ years in project/program management, or 5+ years with relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain government background clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead PM and PMO in creating task lists, action registers, and meeting minutes.
• Develop SOWs, RACI matrices, and staffing plans in collaboration with Lead PMO and Lead Engineer.
• Contribute to the total program schedule and Work Breakdown Structures aligned to contract scope.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across PMs, Engineers, and Service Technicians to ensure program alignment.
• Bridge technical execution with corporate strategy, aligning with Sales goals and customer relationships.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

PMO coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location

MD or surrounding states (must be within driving distance of D.C.).

Onsite Requirement

Weekly visits to the D.C. office.

Travel

Mostly regional, 25-50%.

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Federal Project Manager dedicated to a high-impact, multi-year nationwide modernization program. The role encompasses the full project lifecycle, supporting both active implementation phases and ongoing multi-year maintenance contracts.
• As a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO), you will report directly to the Lead PM, providing mission‑critical support to ensure program‑wide alignment, schedule adherence, and operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities

• Program Operations & Administration
• Direct PMO Support: Assist the Lead PM function in the creation and management of comprehensive task lists, Action Item Registries, and meeting minutes.
• Documentation & Governance: Collaborate with the Lead PM and Lead Engineer to develop Statements of Work (SOW), Task and Responsibility Matrixes (RACI), and staffing requirement plans.
• Integrated Scheduling: Provide essential input for the development and execution of the total program schedule.
• Work Breakdown: Assist in the creation and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) tailored to contract scope and program goals.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
• Lifecycle Management: Support concurrent design and deployment contracts at various stages of execution, ensuring seamless coordination between distributed teams of PMs, Engineers, and Service Technicians.
• Strategic Alignment: Act as a bridge between technical execution and corporate strategy, ensuring tight alignment with Sales goals, strategic business plans, and customer relationship management.
• Stakeholder Synergy: Maintain close working relationships with the Lead PM, Lead Program Engineer, Technical Service Manager, and Customer Service Manager (CSM).
• Partner & Subcontractor Oversight
• Scope Management: Assist in managing subcontractor and partner work scopes.
• Performance Monitoring: Contribute to subcontract development and ongoing performance management to ensure third‑party compliance with program standards.

Opportunity & Environment

• Career Growth: This is a growth‑oriented position designed for a high‑potential individual. It is an excellent opportunity for an associate PM or a motivated professional looking to break into the Project Management field.
• Flexible Work Model: Offers a versatile work environment with the ability to work from customer locations, the PMO, or a home office.
• Impact: You will be a key contributor to a nationwide modernization effort, gaining exposure to complex federal contracting and large‑scale systems integration.

Key Competencies

• The ideal candidate possesses a strong desire to learn, the ability to manage multiple moving parts in a concurrent project environment, and the communication skills necessary to maintain professional customer and internal relationships.

Target Base Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000 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.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of project/program management or similar business experience.
• OR 5+ years of project/program management or similar business experience.
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customers.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements: Under 10%

Relocation Provided: None

Position Type: Experienced

Referral Payment Plan: Yes

U.S. 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

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.