Program Manager (USMC - WRI ASTRO)
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Department Overview
The USMC program office and end users responsible for the sustainment and expansion of the West Region Infrastructure LMR ASTRO System require a specialized individual to help support their daily operations. This entails the operation, support, upgrade, protection, and administration of these systems.
Job Description
The Program Manager holds a critical role in overseeing the comprehensive West Region Infrastructure LMR System. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to managing program personnel and support staff, collaborating with Motorola Sales team members, handling pre and post-sale opportunities and proposals, overseeing the program budget and costs, and providing leadership and direction to Engineers, System Managers, Technologists, Cybersecurity Leads, Customer Service Managers, Quality Managers, Safety Managers, and Configuration Management personnel. The Program Manager also plays a vital role in ensuring adherence to DoD change management processes, overseeing Project Managers and global projects, managing system upgrades, coordinating with administrative personnel, and effectively communicating and coordinating with customers, partners, the USMC, other branches of the DoD, as well as, internal Motorola personnel and leadership. Serving as the primary point of contact for the USMC system and the supporting USMC PMO, this position requires a high level of professional experience in executive management, managing large enterprise IT systems, and working with substantial agencies or organizations. Key skills for success in this role include excellent planning capabilities, prioritization of tasks and responsibilities, adept delegation, exceptional interpersonal communication skills, and proficiency in various other areas. The Program Manager's contributions are instrumental in the successful implementation and management of the WRI LMR ASTRO System, ensuring efficient operations and effective collaboration across all stakeholders. Knowledge of the Motorola ecosystem is ideal as this role will be the Gatekeeper for all ecosystem opportunities in this space. Preference will be given to applicants in the Western Region.
- Program Manager position is responsible for the management, oversight and overall administration of the ASTRO System which supports the USMC Enterprise LMR system, E911 systems and MBR radios globally.
- Oversee and ensure that all contract requirements are met, the systems are maintained at required operational levels and general operation of the entire business.
- Responsibilities include personnel management, budgeting and budget administration, business operations, daily communications both internal within Motorola Solutions , Motorola partners, the USMC and other external customers.
- Manage supply chain and logistics, strategic planning, customer service, contract management.
- Oversee break-fix on the system, preventative maintenance, planning and overseeing all system upgrades and engineering tasks.
- Development of policies, SOP's and other written reports, briefings and directives, attending all internal and external meetings and overall responsibility for every aspect of program management, contract management, and meeting all internal and external goals and milestones.
- Deliver executive experience with written communications, reports, briefings, creating and maintaining appropriate documentation, problem ident