Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

Position Purpose/Summary

The Project Manager is committed to providing the highest quality of service to the communities, customers, and employees we serve by organizing, tracking, and managing all types of telecommunications projects. High level duties involve allocating tasks, setting goals and deadlines, handling documentation and consulting with customers. This position is responsible for managing multiple major projects potentially involving all operational groups within the company. Prefer telecom experience with FTTH/x background.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. Identify and work with relevant project stakeholders to define scope of required deliverables and identify total costs, issues, risks, opportunities, and dependencies.
2. Create and manage project budgets.
3. Establish and maintain clear and effective progress monitoring, reporting and control mechanisms and reports on the project status internally and externally.
4. Identify, manage, and escalate issues and risks that cause the project to deviate from agreed tolerances.
5. Effectively apply change control management to avoid scope and cost creep, but also to increase service revenue.
6. Lead and facilitate frequent progress review meetings between relevant Stakeholders and Vendors.
7. Track all vendor commitments to ensure that projects are completed in the agreed-upon time frame and that all deliverables are within specifications.
8. Utilize project management tools to track and report project status to management on a regular basis.
9. Assist in the documentation process of procedures utilized throughout the company.
10. Lead reviews of lessons learned to foster a culture for continual improvement.
11. Must be able and willing to travel, as required, to job sites.
12. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills for Success

1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, and vendors.
2. Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
3. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
4. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
5. Ability to function effectively as a team player.
6. Knowledge of and the ability to comply with Company’s Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) regulations and procedures.
7. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, as needed, to best serve our customers.
8. Knowledge of Mapping/GIS Systems.

Qualifications

At a minimum, the Project Manager must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field along with 3+ years of project coordination experience or 5+ years of related experience and a valid driver’s license. Project Management Certifications are preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below:

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day.
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

Standing N? O? F? C?

Walking N? O? F? C?

Sitting N? O? F? C?

Reach Outward N? O? F? C?

Reach Above Shoulder N? O? F? C?

Climbing N? O? F? C?

Crawling N? O? F? C?

Squatting/Kneeling N? O? F? C?

Bending N? O? F? C?

Keyboarding N? O? F? C?

Driving N? O? F? C?

Hearing N? O? F? C?

Communicating N? O? F? C?

Perceiving N? O? F? C?

Outdoor Climate N? O? F? C?

Various Terrain N? O? F? C?

Cramped Workspace N? O? F? C?

Lift/Carry:

Up to 10 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 20 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 50 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 75 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 100 lbs N? O? F? C?

100+ lbs N? O? F? C?

Push/Pull:

Up to 10 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 20 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 50 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 75 lbs N? O? F? C?

Up to 100 lbs N? O? F? C?

100+ lbs N? O? F? C?

Disclosure

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

American Broadband, and all subsidiaries, are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.