Project Manager, Operations

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Silvus Technologies a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications on the ground in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world and in the toughest operational environments.

Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions Inc.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people doing very challenging work with the prime directive of Keeping Our Heroes Connected

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Project Manager who will report directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives Operations within the Operations team. The successful candidate will serve as the primary tactical driver assisting the Director of Strategic Initiatives Operations in translating operational strategy into structured well-executed projects across multiple key operational domains.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies headquarters in West Los Angeles CA and operates on a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays). However this position is eligible for 100% remote work depending on location for candidates based in the Western US region with a willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to West Los Angeles HQ and local operational sites.

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacturing Expansion & Optimization: Supporting tactical readiness facility setup capacity tracking and operational ramp-up across local and multi-site manufacturing locations.

• Technology & Digital Transformation: Driving project tracking and cross-functional alignment for business-critical enterprise systems implementations (e.g. ERP CRM MES).

• Supply Chain Optimization: Leading projects aimed at maturing forecasting accuracy process scalability vendor risk mitigation dual-sourcing strategies and procurement frameworks.

• Ad-Hoc Strategic & Operational Priorities: Leading special projects and emerging cross-functional initiatives aligned with evolving business needs and executive leadership priorities.

• Strategic Project Execution:

  • Convert broad initiative goals from the Director of Strategic Initiatives Operations into actionable resourced project plans with clear milestones and deliverables.

  • Track day-to-day workstream execution velocity driving on-time task completion and proactively clearing operational bottlenecks.

  • Maintain executive-level project dashboards risk logs and progress metrics to provide full visibility to leadership.

• Cross-Functional Coordination & Governance:

  • Serve as the primary cross-functional facilitator between Operations Engineering Finance Sales and IT to ensure cross-departmental alignment and change adoption.

  • Organize regularly scheduled working group meetings capture clear action items and ensure team accountability.

• Risk Management & Project Health:

  • Proactively identify project dependencies timeline risks and resource constraints across operational initiatives escalating critical blockers early.

  • Facilitate risk mitigation strategies with functional leads to keep schedule commitments on track and ensure operational readiness.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management Supply Chain Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 35 years of progressive project management experience within operations manufacturing or supply chain.

• Hands-on experience coordinating enterprise technology business systems or process-driven software rollouts.

• Proven track record of managing cross-functional project plans schedules and deliverables using structured PM methodologies.

• Proficiency with modern project management software (e.g. Jira Asana MS Project SmartSheet) and building executive status dashboards.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex risks clearly for cross-functional stakeholders.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Direct experience managing full lifecycle implementations or major upgrades of core enterprise systems (specifically ERP CRM or MES).

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification.

• Experience with high-growth scaling companies in a regulated or complex assembly environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a combination of office warehouse manufacturing and home-office environments.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Sit stand and walk for extended periods across office and operational environments.

• Be exposed to heat or cold.

• The employee may occasionally be required to:

• Work in manufacturing or warehouse environments with exposure to moderate noise moving equipment temperature variation and production activity.

• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 lbs.

• Traverse production floors warehouses or field sites including walking or standing for extended durations.

COMPENSATION: $90000 $130000 base salary

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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge skills and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Operations Management Supply Chain Information Systems or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 35 years of progressive project management experience within operations manufacturing or supply chain.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

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• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical Dental Visionbenefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• PaidParental & 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 youd like to join our team but feel that you dont quite meet all of the preferred skills wed still love to hear why you think youd be a great addition to our team.

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