Technical Program Manager (Research & Development)

Motorola Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work models

Paid time off

Paid parental and family leave

Health care benefits

Global wellness resources

Employee assistance programs

Rotation programs

Mentor relationships

Learning and development opportunities

Retirement benefits

Employee bonuses

Stock grants & employee stock purchase

Job summary

Silvus Technologies is hiring an R&D Technical Program Manager to drive end-to-end program execution across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept to productization. You will own schedules, milestones, and deliverables, coordinating Systems, FPGA, Software, RF, Hardware, and QA teams to ensure timely, data-driven decisions.

You will partner with senior R&D and engineering leadership, shaping best practices and the program management discipline within Silvus’ growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; minimum 5 years of relevant program management/engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in EE/ECE or related field; 8+ years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution across the full engineering lifecycle from concept to productization.
• Own program schedules, milestones, and deliverables with cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to resolve blockers and drive data-driven decisions.
• Track risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation strategies and communicate to leadership.
• Drive engineering cadence and communication including design reviews, syncs, and status updates with stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and dashboards (Confluence, JIRA) for visibility.
• Prepare executive reports and presentations on status, milestones, and risk assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Presentation abilities

Wireless systems design

RF engineering

Networking

Firmware/software integration

Test/validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS or related field

Master’s degree in EE/ECE or related field

Tools

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

• Silvus Technologies, the global leader in advanced MIMO mesh networking solutions for defense, industrial, and public safety applications, is seeking an R&D Technical Program Manager reporting to the Vice President of Research and Development. The successful individual in this role will drive execution excellence across our next-generation products
• This is a foundational Technical Program Manager role, offering a unique opportunity to build and shape the program management discipline within Silvus’ growing Engineering and R&D organizations. You’ll partner closely with senior R&D and engineering leadership, and all functional and product teams to define best practices, drive cross-functional execution, and deliver high-impact products to our customers
• You will be part of a passionate team redefining RF sensing, electronic warfare and wireless connectivity in the most demanding environments, from battlefield networks and autonomous systems to public safety and industrial applications. You will work alongside world-class engineers solving real-world challenges, with opportunities to grow, innovate, and lead as our organization scales
• The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion
• Lead end-to-end program execution across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation, integration, validation, and productization
• Own program schedules, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams including Systems, FPGA, Software, RF, Hardware, and QA
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration to identify and resolve technical or schedule blockers, driving timely and data-driven decisions
• Track risks, dependencies, and issues; develop mitigation strategies and communicate impacts proactively to leadership
• Drive engineering cadence and communication, including design reviews, design syncs, and status updates with internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain project documentation and dashboards (e.g., Confluence, JIRA) for clear visibility into goals, progress, and key metrics
• Prepare executive reports and presentations, communicating program status, milestones, and risk assessments to senior management

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

If you’re ready to help shape the future of communications and electronic warfare and establish the foundation of Silvus’ Program Management organization, we’d love to meet you

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field plus a minimum 5 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organizationMust be a U.S. Citizen (due to requirements of U.S. government contracts)Proven experience managing complex hardware/software or wireless/networking programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environmentAll employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background checkWalking/Moving in the labsLift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testingWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:Master’s degree in EE, ECE, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experienceStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and shift prioritiesExceptional communication and presentation abilities with a track record of influencing across technical and non-technical teamsDemonstrated success in hands-on product development, technical program management, or engineering leadership rolesTechnical fluency in one or more of the following areas: wireless systems design, RF engineering, networking, firmware/software integration, or test/validationSelf-starter with a strong sense of ownership, capable of driving progress with minimal oversightEligibility for U.S. Security Clearance