Full-Time

Global Repair Services

Operations Director

Posted on 11/23/2025

Motorola

Motorola

10,001+ employees

Public-safety communications devices and command-center software

No salary listed

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

On-site in Chicago, IL; occasional national and international travel (10-25%).

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
,
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in repair services, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience in managing global operations in a Fortune 500 environment.
  • Strong knowledge of repair processes, supply chain management, and customer service in the communications industry.
  • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret complex data, make data-driven decisions and influence results.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage relationships with third-party service providers.
  • Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a global repair services strategy that aligns with Motorola Solutions Business goals, incorporating all products / technologies, driving efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.
  • Oversee global repair operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality service across all regions and technologies. Optimize processes to reduce turnaround times and costs ensuring all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved.
  • Manage and enhance relationships with third-party repair vendors and partners, ensuring compliance with SLAs, quality standards, and cost expectations while utilizing our partners advanced capabilities (e.g. automation, AI driven diagnostics)
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for repair services, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in service delivery (SLA’s).
  • Oversee parts inventory planning, supply management and repair logistics to minimize downtime and ensure timely availability of necessary materials.
  • Lead initiatives to improve repair processes, adopt new technologies, and enhance overall service efficiency and quality.
  • Collaborate with Product Development and QualityEngineering to address recurring issues and improve product reliability.
  • Manage the repair services budget and optimize resource allocation to ensure cost-effective operations.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices to minimize operational risks.

Motorola Solutions focuses on mission-critical communications for first responders and enterprises. Its offerings combine rugged voice radios, body cameras, and an integrated command-center platform with video security, access control, cloud-based 911, and AI-powered analytics. The product ecosystem works as an end-to-end system: field devices capture voice, video, and data, which feed into a central command-and-control software for dispatch, situational awareness, and secure storage, enabling coordinated responses across teams. The company differentiates itself by building a connected, software-enabled ecosystem built around reliability and scale for public safety, backed by strategic acquisitions (like Avigilon) to integrate hardware, video, and analytics into one platform. Its goal is to provide a trusted, seamless flow of intelligent data across voice, video, and data to keep first responders and critical operations connected in high-stakes moments.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2011

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Record $15.7B Q1 2026 backlog up 11% ensures multi-quarter revenue visibility.
  • Software and Services sales surge 18% from Command Center and AI adoption.
  • HyperYou acquisition deploys AI agents handling 67% non-emergency 911 calls.

What critics are saying

  • Products segment stagnates at 1% growth offsetting video gains through 2026.
  • Weak Q2 EPS guidance $3.82-$3.88 erodes valuation after Q1 share drop.
  • Recession from $100 oil slashes municipal budgets delaying $4.8B backlog.

What makes Motorola unique

  • Motorola Solutions unifies voice, video, data, and AI in single public safety ecosystem.
  • CommandCentral Aware missions create replayable timelines linking intelligence to safety outcomes.
  • APX NEXT radios integrate satellite connectivity via T-Mobile Starlink partnership.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Your Connections

People at Motorola who can refer or advise you

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Business Wire
Apr 9th, 2026
Motorola Solutions acquires Hyper to deploy AI agents for 911 call handling and emergency response

Motorola Solutions has acquired HyperYou, a conversational AI company that handles non-emergency calls for 911 centres, and plans to introduce new AI agents to accelerate emergency response. The acquisition expands Motorola's agentic AI capabilities across its Command Center portfolio and Assist platform. Hyper's technology addresses a critical staffing shortage, with many US public safety answering points operating at just 75% capacity whilst non-emergency calls represent over two-thirds of total volume. The AI can autonomously manage routine calls and recognise when situations escalate, redirecting to human operators when needed. Motorola also plans to roll out additional Assist Agents that will provide real-time language translation and guide call handlers through complex emergencies. The company emphasises human supervision remains central, with AI taking autonomous action only within pre-determined parameters. Transaction terms were not disclosed.

Business Wire
Apr 7th, 2026
Motorola Solutions and T-Mobile bring satellite connectivity to first responder radios with AI assistant

Motorola Solutions and T-Mobile have partnered to bring satellite connectivity to Motorola Solutions' APX NEXT smart radios for first responders. The radios will leverage T-Mobile's T-Priority service for enhanced capacity and speeds, plus T-Satellite with Starlink's low earth orbit network for extended connectivity in remote areas. The integration extends Motorola Solutions' mission-critical AI capabilities, including Assist and SVX, a body-worn AI assistant and camera, enabling hands-free communications even in isolated locations. T-Mobile's T-Satellite covers half a million square miles of the US unreachable by traditional cellular towers, whilst T-Priority provides up to five times greater network priority. Motorola Solutions has deployed over 13,000 two-way radio networks globally and 500 broadband push-to-talk systems with 1.3 million users worldwide.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
Motorola Solutions shares drop 2.8% as US-Iran tensions push oil above $100

Motorola Solutions shares fell 2.8% as escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, rattling investor confidence. Major indices declined significantly, with Brent crude oil's rise acting as a tax on the global economy by increasing costs for businesses and consumers. The University of Michigan's consumer survey fell to a three-month low, with year-ahead inflation expectations jumping to 3.8%. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin noted that the "fog of war" has deepened economic uncertainty, and historically, such oil price shocks coincide with recessions. Motorola Solutions' shares have shown limited volatility, with only five moves greater than 5% over the past year. The stock is up 15.2% year-to-date but trading 10.5% below its 52-week high of $490.30.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
CoreCivic beats estimates by 6% with 26% revenue growth in Q4, leads safety & security stocks

Six safety and security services stocks reported strong Q4 results, with revenues beating analyst consensus estimates by 2.8%, though the sector has declined 4.7% on average since earnings. Motorola Solutions posted revenues of $3.38 billion, up 12.3% year on year, exceeding expectations by 1.1%. The company beat both earnings per share and revenue estimates. Its stock has risen 7.2% since reporting and currently trades at $451.55. CoreCivic delivered the strongest performance among peers, reporting revenues of $604 million, up 26% year on year and beating expectations by 6%. The company achieved the biggest analyst estimate beat and fastest revenue growth in the group. Its shares are up 7% since reporting and trade at $19.79.

Business Wire
Mar 23rd, 2026
Motorola Solutions unveils AI-powered security platform with agentic response at ISC West 2026

Motorola Solutions is presenting expanded enterprise security solutions at ISC West 2026, positioning physical security technology as a real-time operational intelligence layer. The company is showcasing AI-powered systems tailored for healthcare, retail, government and education sectors. Key features include "Operator", which bridges detection and action by unifying video, access and sensor data into automated incident response. The platform introduces Visual Alerts capabilities, Assist Chat for AI-driven queries, and Blue Eye remote monitoring providing 24/7 virtual guard services. New hardware includes the Avigilon H6A Dual Head camera, Avigilon Intercom Touch combining camera and access control, and the H6A PanoPTZ offering 360-degree coverage with AI-driven tracking. The solutions span hybrid on-premise and cloud systems, enabling automated threat detection and response across enterprise environments.

INACTIVE