Project Manager, Operations

Silvus Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

and more!

Job summary

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to support manufacturing expansion, capacity ramp-up, and cross‑functional execution across local and multi-site locations.

You will drive technology deployments (ERP/CRM/MES), lead supply chain optimization, and coordinate governance with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and IT, ensuring on‑time delivery and risk management in a US federal contractor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive project management experience within operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Hands-on experience coordinating enterprise technology, business systems, or process-driven software rollouts.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional project plans, schedules, and deliverables using structured PM methodologies.
• Proficiency with modern project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, SmartSheet) and building executive status dashboards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex risks clearly for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Expand and optimize manufacturing capacity across local and multi-site sites.
• Drive technology and digital transformation through ERP/CRM/MES implementations.
• Lead supply chain optimization including forecasting accuracy and vendor risk mitigation.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives aligned with executive priorities.
• Develop actionable project plans with milestones and dashboards for leadership.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional governance and action item tracking.
• Identify risks and blockers; implement mitigation strategies to protect schedules.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Jira

Asana

MS Project

SmartSheet

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Operations / SCM / Information Systems

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

SmartSheet

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

Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission‑critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle‑proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN‑MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of "Keeping Our Heroes Connected"?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Role And Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Expansion & Optimization: Supporting tactical readiness, facility setup, capacity tracking, and operational ramp-up across local and multi‑site manufacturing locations.
• Technology & Digital Transformation: Driving project tracking and cross‑functional alignment for business‑critical enterprise systems implementations (e.g., ERP, CRM, MES).
• Supply Chain Optimization: Leading projects aimed at maturing forecasting accuracy, process scalability, vendor risk mitigation, dual‑sourcing strategies, and procurement frameworks.
• Ad‑Hoc Strategic & Operational Priorities: Leading special projects and emerging cross‑functional initiatives aligned with evolving business needs and executive leadership priorities.
• Strategic Project Execution:
  • Convert broad initiative goals from the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Operations into actionable, resourced project plans with clear milestones and deliverables.
  • Track day‑to‑day workstream execution velocity, driving on‑time task completion and proactively clearing operational bottlenecks.
  • Maintain executive‑level project dashboards, risk logs, and progress metrics to provide full visibility to leadership.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination & Governance:
  • Serve as the primary cross‑functional facilitator between Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and IT to ensure cross‑departmental alignment and change adoption.
  • Organize regularly scheduled working group meetings, capture clear action items, and ensure team accountability.
• Risk Management & Project Health:
  • Proactively identify project dependencies, timeline risks, and resource constraints across operational initiatives, escalating critical blockers early.
  • Facilitate risk mitigation strategies with functional leads to keep schedule commitments on track and ensure operational readiness.
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive project management experience within operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Hands‑on experience coordinating enterprise technology, business systems, or process‑driven software rollouts.
• Proven track record of managing cross‑functional project plans, schedules, and deliverables using structured PM methodologies.
• Proficiency with modern project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, SmartSheet) and building executive status dashboards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex risks clearly for cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Direct experience managing full lifecycle implementations or major upgrades of core enterprise systems (specifically ERP, CRM, or MES).
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with high‑growth, scaling companies in a regulated or complex assembly environment.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a combination of office, warehouse, manufacturing, and home‑office environments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods across office and operational environments.
• Be exposed to heat or cold.
• The employee may occasionally be required to:
• Work in manufacturing or warehouse environments with exposure to moderate noise, moving equipment, temperature variation, and production activity.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Traverse production floors, warehouses, or field sites, including walking or standing for extended durations.

Compensation

Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000 base salary

#silvuscareers

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.

NOTE

As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of progressive project management experience within operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

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.

Our culture

We’re 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.

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