Research & Development Technical Program Manager

Motorola Solutions

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $160,000–$200,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

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TL;DR · Research & Development Technical Program Manager

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Research & Development Technical Program Manager The Research & Development Technical Program Manager joins the R&D and engineering teams to drive execution excellence for next-generation products. This foundational role involves leading end-to-end program execution across the full engineering lifecycle, from initial concept and design through implementation, integration, validation, and productization. The individual will manage schedules, milestones, and deliverables while coordinating cross-functional teams including Systems, FPGA, Software, RF, Hardware, and QA. Key responsibilities include identifying technical blockers, tracking risks, and maintaining project documentation in Confluence and JIRA. The role requires expertise in managing complex hardware/software or wireless/networking programs. Candidates should possess technical fluency in wireless systems design, RF engineering, networking, firmware/software integration, or test/validation. This position addresses critical challenges in RF sensing, electronic warfare, and wireless connectivity for applications ranging from battlefield networks to autonomous systems and public safety.

Skills

RF Engineering Wireless Systems Networking Firmware Software Integration FPGA Hardware JIRA Confluence MANET MIMO Electronic Warfare test/validation Product Development

What you'll do

Lead end-to-end program execution across the full engineering lifecycle from concept and design to productization.
Own program schedules, milestones, and deliverables for cross-functional teams including Systems, FPGA, Software, RF, Hardware, and QA.
Identify and resolve technical or schedule blockers by facilitating collaboration between various internal teams.
Track risks, dependencies, and issues while developing proactive mitigation strategies for leadership.
Drive engineering cadence through design reviews, syncs, and status updates with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain project documentation and dashboards in tools like Confluence and JIRA to ensure visibility of progress.
Prepare executive reports and presentations regarding program status, milestones, and risk assessments for senior management.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience in a technology-driven organization.
Proven experience managing complex hardware/software or wireless/networking programs in an R&D or product development environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Master’s degree in EE, ECE, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple programs and shifting priorities (preferred).
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities to influence both technical and non-technical teams (preferred).
Security Clearance.

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