Program Scheduler (US Remote)

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Michigan
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
We help people be their best in the moments that matter.
The Role
The Program Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules, managing logistics and resource scheduling, and overseeing budgeting responsibilities. Duties include conducting monthly reviews of project schedules, coordinating schedule control issues, evaluating project progress, and providing performance reports to program leadership.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department OverviewAt Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video, and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it's helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe.
Job Description

Note: Candidate may reside anywhere in the US with ability to travel up to 25% across the US to support various projects

Overview:

Support Project Management, in charge of creating and maintaining project schedule, logistics, resource scheduling and some budgeting responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct a monthly review of project schedules, participate in monthly program reviews, provide schedule and network analysis feedback
  • Support and coordinate all schedule controls issues with Master Scheduler
  • Organize, implement and maintain scheduling management system supporting identified projects and their plans. 
  • Evaluate project schedule progress and performance. Identify developing problem areas. 
  • Develop and manage schedules that comply with a program's Technical Performance Requirements (TPRs), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and the Contract Statement of Work (CSOW).
  • Work with stakeholders to identify detailed tasks, durations, dependencies, to build the schedule.
  • Schedule logic relationships, performance statusing, float, and critical path
  • Work with customers and subcontractors to establish and monitor the program’s execution towards milestones, key events, external/internal dependencies and significant accomplishment criteria.
  • Work closely with contractors, government program office personnel, and other program office support staff to effectively integrate, maintain, and control schedules.
  • Produce Contract Variance reports with Root Cause and Mitigation forecasting using schedule analysis
  • Provide weekly schedule performance reports and monthly cost performance reports to program leadership for analysis and corrective action.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • 5+ years of construction and software project scheduling experience, in public and private sector projects,
  • 5+ years of MS Project Experience, Planview Enterprise 1, Primavera, and other scheduling tools experience is a plus
  • Understanding of industry best practices, PASEG, PMBOK, and others
  • Bachelor's Degree is a preferred

Note: Candidate may reside anywhere in the US with ability to travel up to 25% across the US to support various projects

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Basic Requirements

  • 5 + years of program/project management or scheduling/planning experience or similar business or technical experience
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 


Travel Requirements
10-25%
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
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 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 email [email protected].

Top Skills

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Planview Enterprise 1
Primavera

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
21,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

Motorola Solutions is solving for safer. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions enable the collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises that’s critical for a proactive approach to safety and security. Learn more about how we’re solving for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses – safer everywhere.

Why Work With Us

We are a global family of driven, dynamic people who inspire and support everyone around us to be the best version of themselves. We embrace a “people first” philosophy – and are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of caring and inclusiveness. Are you ready to join our team and be a part of a close-knit community in a big company?

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We believe that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. That’s why we offer office-based, hybrid and remote working models, where Motorolans can do their best work wherever they work best.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
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