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Project Manager, New Product Initiatives

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a portfolio of projects you were managing at one time. How did you decide which ones got your attention on a given day?

whether the candidate can actually juggle multiple simultaneous initiatives rather than just claiming they can

Give me an example of a project that was falling behind schedule or over budget. How did you find out, and what did you change?

whether they proactively monitor project health or find out too late

Describe a process improvement initiative you led from mapping the current state to actually changing behavior. What resistance did you hit?

depth of process modeling experience and ability to drive adoption, not just documentation

Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news about a project's timeline or scope to senior stakeholders. How did you frame it?

comfort with upward communication and honesty under pressure

What's an example of you bringing a fresh idea into a project that wasn't your original plan, and how did you get buy-in for it?

innovation and persuasion skills in a corporate, sometimes political environment

Tell me about a time a project you led failed to meet its goal. What did you take away from it?

self-awareness and whether failure led to real change in approach

Technical

Tell me about a project to implement or upgrade an internal system like Salesforce, Oracle, Sage, or JIRA. What was your role and what made it hard?

hands-on experience with the specific enterprise systems named in the posting, not just general PM theory

What project management methodologies have you used, and how do you decide which one fits a given initiative here?

real fluency across methodologies versus attachment to one framework regardless of fit

How do you run a status meeting or tollgate review so that it actually surfaces problems instead of becoming a status theater exercise?

practical facilitation skill and whether they treat governance as real risk management

Have you worked on any projects with an international component? What changed about how you communicated or scheduled things?

whether they have genuine cross-border project experience versus a checkbox claim

How do you track and evaluate performance across a whole portfolio of projects rather than just one at a time?

systems thinking around portfolio-level reporting and prioritization, not just individual project tracking

Situational

Say you're leading a project that touches finance, supply chain, and engineering, and two of those groups disagree on requirements a week before a tollgate. What do you do?

ability to mediate cross-functional conflict without escalating everything to management

Imagine a project stalls because a functional team's priorities shift and you no longer have their resources. How do you get the project back on track?

resourcefulness and influence without formal authority

If leadership asked you to take on a new product initiative with an aggressive timeline and unclear requirements, how would you get started in the first two weeks?

ability to create structure and momentum in ambiguity, which the role heavily depends on

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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 Envysion Operations & Delivery includes functions such as Supply Chain, Project & Configuration Delivery, Process Operations, Field Service, Installation Support and Technical Support. This department is focused on providing the delivery of new services, support of existing services, and the supply of hardware to our many customers. As a rapidly growing business, Envysion will win through the swift delivery of new services to new and expanding customers. Successful deployments which excite our customers are key to our overall customer satisfaction. Job Description As a Project Manager within the Project & Configuration Delivery team, you will lead projects focused on our processes and Internal IT systems across many business functions to include finance, supply chain, operations, engineering, and more. Enhancements to these internal processes & systems are critical to the growth and success of Envysion. Having a solid track record of positive team leadership, history of successful project delivery, combined with demonstrated ability to lead simultaneous initiatives will be key to your overall success. Completing projects with high quality, communicating effectively across all levels is essential. Core Functions • Significant management experience leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering value to the organization. • Ability to lead from a strategic point of view while also being able to tactically execute the daily responsibilities and overcome obstacles. • Coordinates cross-functional teams, focused on delivering new product development initiatives • Must have high attention to detail and demonstrate an ability to learn quickly while producing results. • Manages a portfolio of projects from inception to completion (or transition), including tracking and evaluation of portfolio project performance.   • Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and within accepted quality metrics. • Leads the project toll gates, status meetings, and communicates project status. • Utilizes project management methodologies to ensure maximum project effectiveness.   • Self-motivated and willing to think outside of the box to help support strategic growth.   • Foster strong relationships across many internal teams including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Customer Success, and Solution Engineering • Attain quarterly and annual objectives assigned by management. Winning Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills • An analytical mind that can adapt to the current environment, find ways to improve, think outside of the box, and be willing to fail fast. • Innovative spirit that invites collaboration. • Ability to work as part of a team to solve business problems in a complex selling and political environments. • Ability to bring fresh ideas based on experience in various technical and non-technical enterprise projects. • A general understanding of hardware and video security solutions is preferred. Experience & Education • B.S. Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, Business Management, Project Management, or equivalent work experience. • 10+ years previous experience as a Portfolio/Project Manager. • Experience leading projects to implement internal enterprise IT systems such as Salesforce, Oracle, Sage, JIRA, and custom software solutions. • Experience with varying project management methodologies. • Experience with process modeling and process improvement initiatives. • Project management related certifications preferred but not required. • Knowledge of retail industry related applications, CCTV, LP, data integration techniques and web technology. • Understanding or experience working on international projects Location & Travel Requirements: • Ability to travel up to 20% time • Preferred candidates will live in Central or Eastern United States   Target Base Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 USD 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-RO1 Basic Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree Required • 6+ years previous experience as a Project Manager Travel Requirements Under 25% Relocation Provided None Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes 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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