Presales Configuration Manager

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 The Presales Quoting Team is a segment of Motorola Solutions’ 9-1-1 Emergency Call Handling business. Our team focuses on pricing, system configuration, interoperability, and sales support for Vesta call-handling, MIS, mapping, and related emerging technologies, addressing both business and technical requirements. Job Description The Presales Configuration Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Configure and produce quotations based on system requirements from presales documents, sales engineering, and customers for products and systems Provide configuration options and system specifications Maintain current knowledge of Motorola Solutions products including computers, peripheral equipment, new product releases, and software/hardware interoperability requirements; Collaborate with System Engineering, Product teams, and Sales Engineering to understand customers' technical and functional needs while balancing the requirements of both the customers and our sales team May maintain product configuration tools Ensure configuration and system requirement accuracy on customer orders Research and resolve issues arising from complex or custom system configurations and orders Develop a consistent approach to RFPs, proposals, and quoting which includes creating desired, consistent, and accurate documentation Manage cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, and Product Teams, focused on delivering timely, accurate quotes and proposals Responsible for creating detailed project schedules and ensuring the proposed customer solution aligns with the sales team’s strategy Interface with PM Resource Managers, Sales Managers, Engineering Managers, Presale Project Planners, and Senior Division Staff to effectively coordinate presale activity May assist in the development of business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities Interface with public safety customers, subcontractors, and other Motorola Solutions, Inc. employees via meetings and/or conference calls Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree OR 4+ years of experience in project/program management, presales business management, business development, deployment/support, and/or emergency call-handling Excellent presentation skills preferred Strong verbal and written skills; fluency in English Skilled with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, drawing and diagramming tools (such as MS Visio or similar) Target Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 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-MM1 Basic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree OR 4+ years of experience in project/program management, presales business management, business development, deployment/support, and/or emergency call-handling Travel Requirements 10-25% 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. MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 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. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com. If you are a current Motorola Solutions employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.

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