Technical Project Manager- Ref #533

Position Summary

Making the future is everyday life at Samsung. We're seeking innovators who are called to not just change the world, but build a better one. We make the best technology hardware on the planet, but our best is always a prototype for something better and our people thrive with a driven mindset - better builds on better.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Project Manager to join our Wireless network team. You will be a key contributor in a multi-functional team of R&D, Systems engineering, and product validation.

Role and Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include:

• Program Manager for the provided carrier projects
• Manages the resources for the projects
• Manages the planning and scheduling of activities and resource support for projects
• Direct interface for internal teams and external customers
• Manages the day to day activities supporting projects
• Manages the status, management and customer reporting

• Positive attitude and persistence are key to success in this role
• Ability to manage and bring together a team from multiple groups to achieve goals and meet/exceed customer expectations
• Capability to work with minimum supervision required - highly motivated and self-driven
• Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments to meet tight schedule - very detailed, goal driven, and achievement oriented
• Ability to work with and manage expectations from external and internal customers
• Comfortable with making quick/key decisions and then taking responsibility to push forward
• Ability to clearly communicate status and critical issues in a short and concise format
• Excellent skills in Microsoft and other Project Management Tools
• Excellent skills in oral and written communications
• Able to critically evaluate and question data
• Ability to think and move quickly with limited information
• Bi-monthly domestic travel and annual international travel
• Comfortable with a highly dynamic and changing work environment
• Competitive, strong desire to "win"

Skills and Qualifications

Background & Competencies Required:

• Engineering or Management Undergrad Degree from an accredited university

(advanced degree is a plus)

• Minimum 8 years in Project/Product Management related activities

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Networks and/or Telecommunications Projects

• Previously management of a Wireless Infrastructure Implementation Project for a major

operator

• Experience with developing and implementing Project Management benchmark and best

practices

• Strong background in Wireless Technologies

• Background in managing multiple projects and/or activities simultaneously

• Experience in developing and managing outside vendors

• Experience working and coordinating activities from multiple groups

• Direct Personnel Management experience

Necessary Skills and attributes:

The ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple projects, sales and simultaneous performance objectives. Work independently in determining one's personal work schedule to be productive. Work in a team environment, in order to achieve personal and team project milestones and to complete assignments within established time frames. Accept tasks and problems/situations that differ, requiring creativity to search for optimal solutions, when only broad and general guidelines exist for solving problems. The ability to utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past experience and the guidance and/or successful experiences of others. Demonstrated ability to interact at multiple levels within customers organizations. Negotiate with and convince others, in a potentially adversarial environment, including customer directors, managers and staff with opposing views to accept/approve plans, technical and project recommendations. Make professional technical sales presentations in writing, through email, reports, or orally, to an audience of high technical skills, management and operational experience. Ability to achieve results within established time frames and requirements. Develop accurate proposals and designs to meet customer needs.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Work is generally performed in an office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between more than 50% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction and moderate hand / finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenges and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibilities.

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