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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Federal Software Project Manager - US Remote - **Company:** Motorola Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Microsoft Project, Software Project Management - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/16951777/Federal-Software-Project-Manager-Us-Remote-Arizona-Phoenix ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years of experience managing external customers facing complex deployment programs and/or software application deployments required. * PgMP or PMP are strongly desired. * Experienced with Public Safety communications systems is considered an asset. * Skilled in using project scheduling applications like Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, or similar applications to intricate master schedules and manage the project plan. * Ability to prioritize customer needs, satisfaction, and long-term success as the primary focus in all activities and strategies. * Strong financial acumen, demonstrated experience accelerating revenue growth and containing cost. * Experienced with project risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies. * Must be a self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives. * Must have excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills. * Must be able to think outside of the scope of responsibilities and take initiative. * Must be able to work collaboratively with regional and territorial management. * Must be able to effectively communicate with relevant peers and senior stakeholders. * Ability to manage projects, customers, and team resources across multiple timezones. * Must be willing to travel a minimum of 50% or more of the time away from home to include extended periods within the continental U.S. or internationally., * Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, IT, Management, or related field. * 5+ years of experience working in an Engineering, or Project Management environment required. * Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance as required by our government customers. ## Description * Develops, manages, and implements the master project plan using automated project management tools, processes, and procedures. * Defines and measures the performance relating to achieving specific goals. * Leads a multidisciplinary project team to achieve successful project completion. * Understands business implications on all projects. * Acquires and maintains a high level of understanding of relevant internal organizational workflows and practices. * Utilizes best practice project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness. * Serves as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, and internal staff for the project. * Establishes and maintains contact with customers and channel partners as relates to their specific projects. * Provides regular status updates. * Organizes and facilitates meetings with internal and external customers to ensure the achievement of project goals, milestones, and deadlines. * Interfaces with customers and related project managers and channels. * Leads scheduling status reviews with team members to track current status against planned progress. * Provides ongoing assessment and mitigation plans of the risks associated with a project. * Alerts management of any problem(s) that could severely or adversely affect the project achievements; prepare a plan of action to resolve issues. * Accountable for financial success on the projects. 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