Motorola Work Values

Daily Duties at Motorola:

Directed worldwide supply chain process for global acquisition of wireless software applications and key telecommunications and wireless hardware components used worldwide in Motorola cellular handsets and cellular networks. Developed strategy for both global and regional acquisition of vendor intellectual property (e.g. patented and copyrighted material) for incorporation into wireless business; developed cost effective fully functional alternatives to carrier and end user choices. Articulated alternatives to senior leadership (including management in other business sectors) and coached managers on use of creative and cost saving alternatives. Established and led the first Networks Open Source Software Policy Board to prevent compromise of Motorola proprietary assets through inappropriate or naïve use of Open Source Software. Led cross-functional matrixed negotiating teams for acquisition of key content, associated applications and unique components necessary to new telecommunications technologies. Managed negotiation parameters and teams conducting acquisition negotiations with worldwide suppliers of individual components used in each of Motorola’s different business sectors. • Rescued a Motorola proprietary software asset from release into the Open Source Software community, which preserved a revenue stream from licensing of that software and preserved Motorola’s $1.5M investment in creating the software. • Took charge and established an electronic contracting process for Motorola acquisitions that eliminated risk of Sarbanes-Oxley infractions and saved the company more than $1M annually in CY2004. • Directed global intellectual property licensing and negotiations for software and content. Documented and drafted the resulting agreements and licenses, including tailoring agreements to comply with local law. Developed strategy to meet internal and external customer needs and to provide cost-effective solutions for carriers. Identified electronic solutions to digital right management implementation across technologies. • Identified weaknesses in the current system and redesigned Worldwide Supply Chain contracting and purchasing processes to improve Motorola internal controls, enhance document retention and recovery, and improve risk and liability protection granted by Suppliers. • Voluntarily authored and redrafted key provisions of Motorola’s business recovery plan as part of Motorola’s Crisis Management Team. Mentored key crisis managers as part of Motorola's crisis management team and as a trained Motorola Emergency Responder.

What they like about Motorola:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Counsel, legal, contracts, vice

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Leadership

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