Software Program Manager Internship - Summer 2026

Motorola Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Software Program Management Intern for Summer 2026 within the Critical Communications Solutions Infrastructure Group. This role involves contributing to the software release lifecycle, from concept to customer deployment, with a focus on program management, risk mitigation, and efficient execution. The intern will support SW operations, coordinate releases, track performance metrics, identify process improvements, and assist in risk mitigation for enterprise software development.

Must Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
• Must be an active student graduating no earlier than December of 2026
• Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or a student with work authorization
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering Managers to organize scope and provide operational support
• Coordinate with Product, Engineering, and Services teams for milestones and deployments
• Track, analyze, and report on critical program metrics
• Identify bottlenecks and refine processes to enhance efficiency
• Support in identifying, documenting, and tracking potential risks

Good to Have

• Collaborative mindset to drive execution across functional teams
• Problem-solving ability to manage competing requirements and break down complex problems
• Influential communication skills to analyze data and align teams
• Proactive attitude with a strong interest in program management fundamentals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to collaborate
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Highly organized, structured, and process-oriented
• Experience with Google Office Suite and Program Management Tools

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. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department 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. Our critical communications technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination essential to safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

This internship is with our Critical Communications Solutions Infrastructure Group. Our team is the engine behind bringing new software features to life—from initial concept to successful customer deployment. We own the entire software release lifecycle, with a focus on world-class program management, robust risk mitigation, and efficient execution. As an intern, you’ll be directly contributing to software products that our customers rely on to keep communities safe.

Job Description

The Role: Software Program Management Intern

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical intern to contribute to software program management within our Critical Communications Networks products. This is a chance to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of enterprise software development and release.

Key Responsibilities

You will gain exposure across the full software lifecycle:

• SW Operations Support: Collaborate with Product and Engineering Managers to clearly organize scope and provide operational support throughout the feature development process.
• Release Coordination: Coordinate with Product, Engineering, and Services teams to facilitate interim milestones, dependencies, and deployments.
• Performance Tracking: Track, analyze, and report on critical program metrics to ensure the program remains on schedule and within scope.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and actively develop or refine existing processes to enhance overall organizational efficiency and program delivery.
• Risk Mitigation: Support engineering and product managers in identifying, documenting, and tracking potential risks that could impact the software delivery timeline.

What We're Looking For

Desired Skills & Capabilities

• Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to formulate a plan and drive its execution by effectively collaborating across functional teams (Engineering, Product, Services).
• Problem Solver: Proven ability to manage competing requirements, objectively analyze diverse inputs, and break down complex problems to deliver measurable, impactful solutions.
• Influential Communicator: Excellent ability to analyze complex data, draw clear conclusions, and communicate them effectively to different levels of the organization. Ability to bring the right experts together and support them in aligning with common goals and milestones.
• Drive & Initiative: A proactive attitude with a strong interest in learning the fundamentals of program management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with internal and external business/technical teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Highly organized, structured, and process-oriented; team building skills a plus.
• Experience with Google Office Suite and Program Management Tools is a plus.

Basic Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Must be an active student graduating no earlier than December of 2026.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident, or a student with work authorization.

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Intern