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Procurement Compliance Project Manager

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Mar 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you had to translate a broad compliance policy into a concrete project plan with milestones. How did you decide what to track?

whether the candidate can operationalize abstract policy into tactical, measurable work

Tell me about a time you caught a compliance issue before it became a real problem, versus a time you found one after the fact. What was different?

proactive risk mindset versus reactive audit habits

Tell me about a time Engineering wanted to move fast, Legal wanted more protection, and Finance wanted to cut cost, all on the same deal. How did you handle it?

ability to mediate competing stakeholder priorities without just picking a side

How have you delivered training to a broader team on a new process or compliance requirement? What did you do when people pushed back or ignored it?

ability to build a culture of compliance rather than just issue mandates

Tell me about a project where the milestones you set at the start turned out to be wrong once you got into the work. What did you do?

adaptability and honesty about revising plans versus rigidly sticking to a bad plan

Technical

What do you know about Section 889 or the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and how would you keep a procurement team ahead of changes like these?

real familiarity with the specific federal regulations named in the posting, not generic compliance talk

Give me an example of pulling data from SQL or Excel and turning it into a dashboard or report that changed a decision someone made.

actual hands-on data skill and whether their analysis drove real action, not just pretty charts

How would you go about spotting a supplier that's heading toward financial trouble or sitting in a geopolitically risky location, before it shows up as a late shipment?

understanding of predictive versus retrospective risk analysis

Have you owned or administered a contract management or ERP system? Tell me about a time the data in that system was wrong or inconsistent and what you did about it.

system ownership experience and attention to data integrity as a 'source of truth'

Situational

Say you're building a self-assessment toolkit for buyers so they can check their own compliance before a formal audit happens. What would you put in it and how would you know it's actually working?

ability to design preventive tools rather than just checklist audits

Imagine a supplier relationship is close to hitting a small business subcontracting or sustainability target, but pushing it through would mean cutting a corner on documentation. What do you do?

integrity under pressure and how they balance goal metrics against compliance rigor

If you found a discrepancy between what the CLM system says and what the actual contract terms are, how would you track down the source and fix it going forward?

root-cause thinking and process discipline around data governance

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The full job description

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Company Overview 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. Department Overview In Global Procurement, we don’t just manage a supply chain; we build the lifelines that connect people in their moments of greatest need. Every component we source and every partnership we forge directly impacts the reliability of the communication systems used by police, fire, and emergency services worldwide. We are a team of strategic orchestrators, navigating a complex global landscape to ensure that when the call for help comes, the technology is ready. Join us in building a more resilient world. The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solution development. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise. Job Description Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation. The Procurement Compliance Project Manager serves as the critical bridge between operational sourcing and corporate integrity. You won’t just be "checking boxes"; you will be the architect of a transparent supply chain. This role requires a blend of project management rigor, data literacy, and the diplomatic skill to navigate complex regulatory environments. Core Responsibilities 1. Strategy Management & Reporting • Operational Governance: Translate high-level procurement strategies into tactical project plans with clear milestones (e.g., Small Business Subcontracting goals or Sustainability targets). • Audit Readiness: Beyond conducting audits, you will develop "Self-Assessment" toolkits for buyers to prevent non-compliance before it occurs. • Regulatory Translation: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on U.S. Federal requirements, ensuring the team stays ahead of changing legislation (e.g., Section 889, Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act). 2. Data Analytics & Integrity • Predictive Risk Modeling: Move beyond retrospective reporting to identify trends in supplier data that indicate potential financial instability or geopolitical risk. • System Ownership: Act as the functional lead for Procurement Contract Management (CLM) or ERP systems to ensure the "Source of Truth" remains untainted. • Visualization: Convert raw datasets from SQL or Excel into executive-ready visualizations (PowerBI/Tableau) that tell a story of risk vs. reward. 3. Stakeholder Engagement • Cross-Functional Diplomacy: Mediate between Engineering’s need for speed, Legal’s need for protection, and Finance’s need for cost-control. • Training & Enablement: Design and deliver training sessions to the broader Supply Chain team to foster a culture of "Compliance by Design. Location: Employee must be based in the Greater Chicago Area with the expectation to be in office 3 days per week. Target Base Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 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.  #LI-AB1 #LI-HYBRID Basic Requirements • 2+ years of experience in procurement, project management, compliance or similar business experience • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. Travel Requirements 10-25% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan No Our U.S. Benefits include: • Incentive Bonus Plans • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits • 401K with Company Match • 10 Paid Holidays • Generous Paid Time Off Packages • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Paid Parental & 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 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. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.

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