Senior Federal Software Project Manager - US Remote

Motorola Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Federal Software Program Manager to direct large-scale software deployments for federal government and public safety clients. This fully remote role carries end-to-end governance, P&L accountability, and cross-functional leadership with occasional travel up to 50% across North America.

Eastern/Central location preferred. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in software project or program management, strong federal contracting knowledge, and PMP; Agile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of software project or program management experience delivering complex, large-scale software solutions.
• PMP certification preferred; advanced program management or Agile certifications are a plus.
• Working knowledge of federal contracting practices or willingness to learn.
• Experience contributing to proposal development, effort estimation, and win strategies for large federal procurements.
• Proficiency in enterprise PM platforms (Jira Align, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Asana) for large-scale telemetry and portfolio reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages master project plans using automated PM tools and processes.
• Leads a multidisciplinary project team to achieve goals and milestones.
• Serves as primary contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal staff for the project.
• Monitors financial performance, budgets, revenue, margin, and cash.
• Performs risk assessment and escalation to mitigate issues.

Skills

Leadership

Federal contracts

Proposal development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT/Business

Tools

Jira Align

Microsoft Project

Confluence

Asana

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 Command Center Software and Services team delivers solutions and maintenance services to the public safety sector. We are committed to providing technology and tools which will allow customers to focus on their mission, and enable them to respond faster with smarter and safer decisions. The projects contained in the Command Center portfolio include large Statewide, Regional, and major Municipal Public Safety Applications (CAD, Mobile, Records Management, Crime Analysis, and Jail), Emergency Call Handling/Next Gen 911 solutions, Asset Management Solutions, and other applications used in the Command Center. Our foundational principle is an unwavering focus on the customer. This customer‑centric approach guides every decision, strategy, and innovation, aiming to understand, meet, and exceed customer needs. We strive to be a trusted partner, invested in their long‑term success. This commitment requires continuous listening, proactive problem‑solving, and delivering exceptional value and service at every customer touchpoint.

Job Description

Motorola Solutions is seeking a Senior Federal Software Program Manager to direct large-scale, enterprise software deployments and complex technology initiatives for federal government and public safety clients. In this high-visibility, remote role, you will hold end-to-end accountability for program governance, financial performance (P&L), cross-functional team leadership, federal compliance, and client satisfaction. You will act as both a trusted advisor to government stakeholders and a strategic partner to internal growth teams to shape competitive proposals and deliver mission‑critical software solutions. This is a fully remote position, with up to 50% travel to customer sites across North America. Preference for candidates based in Eastern/Central locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning, Governance & MethodologiesDevelops, manages, and implements the master project plan using automated project management tools, processes, and procedures. Defines and measures the performance relating to achieving specific goals. Utilizes best practice project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness. Ensures designated standards and processes are followed for assigned projects.
• Team Leadership & Internal OperationsLeads a multidisciplinary project team to achieve successful project completion. Acquires and maintains a high level of understanding of relevant internal organizational workflows and practices. Leads scheduling status reviews with team members to track current status against planned progress.
• Stakeholder, Customer & Channel ManagementServes as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal staff for the project. Establishes and maintains contact with customers and channel partners as relates to their specific projects. Provides regular status updates. Organizes and facilitates meetings with internal and external customers to ensure the achievement of project goals, milestones, and deadlines. Interfaces with customers and related project managers and channels.
• Financial & Business OversightUnderstands business implications on all projects. Accountable for financial success on the projects. Maintains project budgets (labor and capital) and financial objectives (revenue, margin, and cash). Analyzes project costs and leads cost status reviews with other team members and management to track current status against planned progress. Responsible for monitoring & executing the change management plan per sold contracts.
• Risk Management & EscalationProvides ongoing assessment and mitigation plans of the risks associated with a project. Alerts management of any problem(s) that could severely or adversely affect the project achievements; prepare a plan of action to resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or Business Administration.
• Experience: 8+ years of software project or program management experience delivering complex, large-scale software solutions. Experience leading federal government software contracts is strongly preferred; however, candidates with equivalent large-scale enterprise experience in Public Safety, Telecommunications, SaaS, or comparable highly regulated industries will be strongly considered.
• Certifications: PMP in process or completed strongly preferred. Advanced program management or Agile certifications (e.g., PgMP, SAFe SPC/Release Train Engineer, CSM) are a plus.
• Federal Acumen: Working knowledge of federal business, federal contracting practices or willingness to learn.
• Competitive & Proposal Expertise: Demonstrated success contributing to proposal development, effort estimation, and win strategies for large federal procurements.
• Technical & PM Tooling: Proficiency in enterprise PM platforms (Jira Align, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Asana) for large-scale telemetry and portfolio reporting.

Target Base Salary Range

$110,000 - $130,000

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, IT, Management, or Technology required OR 5+ years of experience working in an Engineering, Business Operations, or Project Management environment required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance as required by our government customers.

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Travel Requirements

25-50%

Relocation

Provided None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

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!

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. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.