Senior Project Manager - Telecom - OSP - Experience required

The Senior Project Manager - On site in Phoenix, Arizona provides leadership and manages the operational and financial aspects of multiple nationwide projects to achieve program objectives. This position manages a cross-functional team that is responsible for completing program deliverables on time, within budget, and with quality results. (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)

 
Essential Position Functions:

• Accountable for the ongoing management of multiple programs/projects with large and/or complex scope and deliverables. These programs/projects typically impact multiple processes, systems, products and/or functions.
• Works closely with customer(s) to understand strategic and business intent and ensures cross functional team understands this and how the project will address the business need.
• Partner with customer(s) and the Director to develop project scope of work documents and project plans.
• Identify key internal/external resources necessary for project completion and develop overall strategy for the execution of high value projects/program.
• Define project/program scope and objectives, guide activities of a project/program team including delegating tasks to team members, identifying resources, and establishing master timeline for deliverables.
• Identify the technical approach to be used on a given project and manages the system development process with the team members and Project Managers as required.
• Lead and manage the activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Manage and communicate a clear vision of the project’s objectives, and motivate the project team to achieve them; create a project environment that enables peak performance by team members.
• Responsible for recruitment, training/development, and the performance management of the team.
• Manage the financial aspects of the project: budgeting, estimate to actual variance, etc.
• Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with internal and external customers to reassess and amend the scope of work requirement, budget, and timeline.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Focus project resources to deliver high quality work, while driving to committed dates, and managing risk.
• Conduct project/program meetings and is responsible for project/program tracking and analysis.
• Provide technical and analytical guidance to project team.
• Recommend and take action to direct the analysis and solutions of major problems.
• Ensure adherences to quality standards and reviews project/program deliverables.

• Track and report project progress on a weekly basis.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• 10+ years of industry related experience required.
• 7+ years' project management experience within the cable TV or related industry.
• Bachelor's degree required. A combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted for degree.
• Experience with a major MSO or Telecom provider preferred.
• Hands on experience managing multiple project simultaneously.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to conceive, analyze, manage and implement small to large scale projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant, project related software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Intermediate to Expert ability with Windows operating systems.
• Expert level ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.
• Lifting of up to 25 pounds one-third of the time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Depending upon scope of project(s) assigned, travel between 25 – 100% may be required.
• The work environment is that of an office position with minimal to high noise levels.
• The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.
• Frequent use of a computer is necessary.
• This position requires use of all general office equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TrueNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position (H1B, etc.).

TrueNet Communications is a national infrastructure engineering and specialty contractor serving the wireless, broadband, and telecommunications markets. We plan, design, build and support communications infrastructure for our clients across North America. Join our team of professionals where you can advance your career in a fast pace, GROWING industry! We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401k, paid time off and paid holidays.