Junior Project Manager

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

This role is an entry-level / early-career growth opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to build a career in project management. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical background, exceptional organizational skills, and an insatiable desire to learn. You will support cross-functional initiatives, learn modern PMO methodologies, and leverage data analytics and AI tools to track key metrics and streamline project workflows.
 

Project Coordination & Execution Support

• Assist in tracking project schedules, action items, risks, and interdependencies for cross-functional offer launches using defined best practices.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to gather status updates, verify milestones, and flag potential bottlenecks early.
• Maintain processes, governance, and templates to ensure consistency across teams.

Data, Metrics & Reporting Assistance

• Support the maintenance of dashboards, KPIs, and operational tracking sheets.
• Learn and apply data manipulation techniques within Google Sheets and AI tools (such as LLMs and data analysis prompts) to automate updates and generate reporting.
• Help translate raw project updates into clean, concise visual reports for leadership reviews.

PMO Governance & Process Hygiene

• Champion PMO standards by maintaining clean project repositories, action trackers, and process documentation..
• Assist with meeting preparation, agenda distribution, and key action item tracking for monthly reviews and assessments.
• Learn and adopt standard project management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) while leveraging modern digital workspace tools and AI-driven workflows.

Professional Development & Growth

• Actively engage in peer coaching and skill-building with senior PM team members.
• Continuously expand knowledge of company product/service offerings, business models, and operational frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Up to 2 years of experience in a business support, project coordination, research, or operational role; early-career candidates with strong academic/internship performance are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundational comfort with spreadsheets (Google Sheets or Excel) and AI tools, and a strong curiosity to learn data visualization, and advanced formula modeling.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication; comfortable collaborating across different teams and asking clarifying questions.
• Highly structured, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and eager to absorb feedback and grow into a full Project Manager role.
• Familiarity with project tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, Trello) or interest in pursuing a CAPM/PMP certification is a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree and up to 2 years of relevant experience.

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 you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.