Project Manager, Hybrid - Telecommunications

Job Summary

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring and managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Director Operations and Executive Level.
• The Project Manager will be the principal point of contact between the customer and his team members.
• Will be directly responsible for management of all members of the project, and project management team.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

• Develop project and communication plan
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, change requests, requirements documentation, presentations, finding reports as determined by the communication plan.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Track financial direction/progress during each phase of the project per customer requirement.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables per business goals defined by PMO, in collaboration with senior management and all stakeholders.
• Draft and submit budget proposal, recommend subsequent budget changes where/when necessary.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants during project cycle.
• When required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Effectively communicate all project expectations, goals and objectives to team members and stakeholders per established communication plan.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plan
• Identify and develop any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team; analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas
• Ensure throughout the entire project purchase orders are issued on time to vendors.
• Conduct projects close out meetings, create a recommendations report in order to identify lessons learned; key takeaways.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assignments.
• Define project success criteria and communicate them to all stakeholders throughout project life cycle, per the project communication plan
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Direct and manage projects from beginning to end

Qualifications

• Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills
• Must be able to work under pressure situations and remain calm and logical throughout a crisis situation
• Flexible during times of change
• College degree in engineering, telecommunications or other related field is preferred; or equivalent work experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service skills an asset
• Strong blend of management, technical operations
• Minimum 5 years of coordination or project management experience
• Very good organization skills
• Ability to work with and supervise remote resources

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of Telecommunication networks
• Experience obtaining, compiling, interpreting, and communicating jurisdictional requirements
• Experience installing/ managing Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) Systems
• Experience installing/ managing DAS or In-Building Cellular Systems

Ideal candidates are located in/near Alpharetta GA.

Benefits

Standard company health care benefits, Holidays, and PTO.