Business Project Manager II

• 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".
• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the customer's implementation needs 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.
• Accountable for timely project completion and delivery.
• Creates and analyzes work plans and schedules.
• Responsible for developing resource requirements/allocation.
• Develops project progress and status reports for stakeholders.
• 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
• Self-motivated, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and clients in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, strong customer communication skills are a requirement
• Ability to deal with remote client relations through phone, email & online sources in order to enhance the Partner experience.
• Basic telecommunications technical knowledge required
• Demonstrated ability to use and apply Business Acumen.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Holds regular project meetings to keep all parties updated on project status and progress

What We Look For in a Candidate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 3+ years of related experience

Minimum:

• 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, 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 details 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 Qualifications:

• Implementation experience with the following: Fiber installation, OSP/ISP construction, Collocation build and/or Transport/Wave

• Fiber testing
• 2+ years in project management experience