Project Coordinator

Motorola Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental & family leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in the United States seeks a new graduate Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional PM initiatives within the transformation and optimization of critical Supply Chain processes. You will help plan scope, deliverables, milestones, and resources, while managing risks and reporting progress to leadership.

The role requires strong communication, experience with PM practices, and proficiency in Google Suite. Travel is under 10%.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge of change management and project management methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Experience using Google Suite.
• Familiarity with project management tools.
• Working knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PM initiatives with cross functional teams (data scientists, supply chain pros, business analysts, finance partners, engineers).
• Assist in development and management of project schedules with milestones and owners.
• Plan scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, roles and timing for programs.
• Manage and escalate risks and issues through the project life cycle.
• Facilitate team meetings weekly and quarterly.
• Produce accurate, timely project status reports.
• Present project status to various organizational levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Change management

PM methodologies

Matrix team experience

Google Suite

PM tools

Supply chain & procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/CS/Engineering/Management/SC)

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.

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

Transformation and optimization of critical Supply Chain business processes and operations.

Job Description

• Coordinate project management initiatives through collaboration with cross functional teams, including data scientists, supply chain professionals, business analysts, finance partners and engineers
• Assist in the development and management of project schedules including the formalization of a realistic timeline, complete with milestones, targets and identification of responsible parties
• Work closely with the project team and cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, roles and responsibilities and timing for programs
• Manage, and escape as needed, risks and issues throughout the project
• Facilitate team meetings weekly and quarterly
• Produce accurate and timely reporting of project status throughout its life cycle
• Present project status as required to different organization levels

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Change Management & Project Management methodology knowledge
• Ability to work in a matrix team environment
• Google Suite experience
• Understanding of Project Management tools
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement processes preferred

Target Base Salary Range: $58,500 - $85,200

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 in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Management, or Supply Chain

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

New Grad

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits Include

• 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!

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 delivery 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.

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