Research & Development Technical Program Manager

Motorola Solutions

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$160,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted
81 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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This role $180k
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This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $174,950–$222,907 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $199k for comparable roles.

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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.

Motorola Solutions currently has 135 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Research & Development Technical Program Manager

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 in advanced communications. 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 using tools like Confluence and JIRA. Candidates should possess expertise in wireless systems design, RF engineering, networking, or firmware integration. The role addresses complex challenges in the domains of RF sensing, tactical communications, and electronic warfare to provide reliable connectivity for battlefield networks, autonomous systems, and public safety applications.

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 through proactive cross-team collaboration.
  • Track risks, dependencies, and issues while developing mitigation strategies for leadership.
  • Drive engineering cadence by leading design reviews, syncs, and status updates with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain project documentation and dashboards in Confluence and JIRA to provide visibility into goals and metrics.
  • Prepare executive reports and presentations regarding program status, milestones, and risk assessments.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • 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.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant program management and/or engineering experience with an advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a technical field.
  • Proven experience managing complex hardware/software or wireless/networking programs in a fast-paced R&D or product development environment.
  • Eligibility for U.S. Security Clearance.

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