Manager, Software Applications Specialist

Software Application Specialist Manager

The Software Application Specialist Manager will manage a team of Software Application Specialists that manage the deployment processes of Motorola's public safety and command center software suite within complex software ecosystems for public safety agencies. This role requires a strong blend of leadership, resource planning, technical expertise, and project management skills to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of the software applications.

RSM has further responsibility of working directly with the ESI Lab leadership to ensure upgrade migration paths are thoroughly tested with procedures for deployment tested. In addition they will be responsible for collaborating with team members ensuring all product lifecycle is communicated in a timely manner for efficient delivery while working with the CCSW Contracts team to understand Motorola Solutions contractual responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Information Gathering and Discovery:
  Ensure your team is leading the efforts to conduct operational assessments, business process reviews, and other discovery events to gain a comprehensive understanding of the customer's current business processes within Public Safety agencies. This includes interviewing subject matter experts and creating detailed documentation of findings.
• Analytical Evaluation and Recommendations:
  Evaluate existing business processes to identify opportunities for improvement. Provide tailored recommendations regarding the configuration and application of Motorola's mission-critical software solutions to address identified needs and optimize operational efficiency.
• Business Process Reengineering:
  Facilitate business process reengineering initiatives by analyzing workflows and recommending innovative changes. Lead workshops and discussions to collaboratively develop new processes that align with organizational objectives.
• Training Development and Orientation:
  Design, develop, and deliver training curriculum, learning aids, and other instructional materials to ensure end-user engagement and buy-in for new software implementations. Guide customers through training sessions to enhance user competency and confidence.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Facilitation:
  Ensure your team is defining, coordinating, and leading User Acceptance Testing processes, ensuring that customer requirements are met and documenting results against the project's Functional Requirements Matrix. Measure outcomes to gauge project success and areas for improvement.
• Internal Liaison and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a liaison between technical resources, engineers, and project managers, managers, to communicate customer needs effectively. Collaborate with internal teams to adapt Motorola's highly configurable Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) software to meet specific client use cases.
• Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Program Leaders throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to conclusion, to ensure timely delivery of software solutions while adhering to scope and budget constraints.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Present analysis results and project updates to stakeholders, developing clear and informative presentations that support effective decision-making and facilitate project buy-in from customer leadership.
• Responsible for the delivery of the Command Center Software (CCSW) HW/SW Platform migration tasks per our customer's contract. The manager is accountable for the implementation, sustainment, and management of Command Center Software P1 delivery of our maintenance contracts. Success is measured in terms of organizing and planning tasks per our customer contracts, on schedule delivery of those upgrade tasks, customer satisfaction, and collaborating on establishing processes and procedures around continuously maintaining our customers.
• Responsible for overseeing and providing support for the implementation of CCSW HW/SW Platform migration projects and will act and be recognized as the leader / focal point for all aspects of their teams assigned project(s). Further responsible for ensuring their team is delivering the contractual scope, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Engineering or related field or 5 years of experience in a public safety Information technology field.
• Must be a self-motivated team player able to work effectively with general guidance toward objectives.

Target Base Salary Range: $110, 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.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires…