Job Description:
Description:
The Project Manager is the primary single point of contact for large-scale deployments with significant complexity, unique requirements or that qualify as a “Special”. Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the customer's implementation to meet scope, timing and budget expectations and overall project outcomes. This role participates in and leads the completion of complex solutions to meet customer needs & is engaged according to PMO criteria and standards.
The Main Responsibilities
• Develop, plan and manage implementation of activities for highly complex projects/programs for external/internal customers throughout their lifecycle
• Accountable for timely project completion and delivery.
• Analyzes work plans and schedules and develops project progress and status reports (including executive status updates)
• Responsible for resource requirements/allocation.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings.
• Develop and distribute timely meeting minutes; to include track/manage action items and verify they are incorporated into the program schedule and that deliverables are met on time.
• Assess/Manage risk, impacts and potential alternatives and escalate as required to the appropriate level of management.
• Set program objectives and establish clear measures to successfully define and meet project deliverables and timelines. Utilize the change control process to track schedule changes.
• Familiar with optical fiber testing and delivery
• Able to read OTDR and PMT test results to identify events, such as connectors, splices, micro-bends, etc.
• Can produce recommendations to Field Technicians and Outside Plant Engineers for improvements or modifications to resolve out-of-spec issues
• Able to provide similar instructions for improvement to the customer when customer has an issue
• Capable of reading and understanding KMZ and fiber maps
• Understands different cable sizes and glass types along with buffer tubes and color schemes
• Knowledgeable with Outside Plant construction and splicing, including engineering, permitting, and boring, duct placement, cable pulling, splicing, and testing
• Acts as mentor and team leader to other teammates
• Acts as project team leader & accountable for successful overall project completion
• Through partnership with other staff organizations, define Key Performance Indicators (KPI), training, process standards, policies, and procedures. Associated with complex projects.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Minimum:
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 5+ years of related experience
• Implementation experience with multiple of the following technologies: Fiber installation, DWDM, and Transport/Wave
• Highly Organized and detail oriented
• Experienced with project management/coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and work-related experience.
• Experience in updating timelines, detailed reports, and executive summaries
• Must be proficient in the following software applications:
• Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook),
• Excel (ability to sort, filter, calculate formulas, link worksheets and knows keystroke shortcuts), with demonstrated skill in data gathering and analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Ability to communicate project needs to internal and external teams/vendors.
• Utilize a consultative approach and maintain strong working relationships across multiple departments; internal and external; Conduct meetings with stakeholders to determine objectives and execute on deliverables.
• Motivated self-starter with experience working in a fast-paced work environment is a must.
• Strong ability to provide leadership/mentoring to other team members.
Preferred:
• Background in OSP builds
• Experience leading multiple complex projects in the technology industry
• Project Management Professional or PRINCE2 Certification
• 6+ years in project management experience
• Implementation experience with the following technologies: Fiber testing
• PMP certification preferred
