Business Project Manager III

Job#: 3046948

Job Description:

Location: Remote

Description:

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". Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the customers implementation 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 throughout their lifecycle
• Accountable for timely project completion and delivery.
• Analyzes work plans and schedules and develops project progress and status reports (including executive status updates)
• Responsible for resource requirements/allocation.
• 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.
• Set program objectives and establish clear measures to successfully define and meet project deliverables and timelines. Utilize the change control process to track schedule changes.
• Familiar with optical fiber testing and delivery
• Able to read OTDR and PMT test results to identify events, such as connectors, splices, micro-bends, etc.
• Can produce recommendations to Field Technicians and Outside Plant Engineers for improvements or modifications to resolve out-of-spec issues
• Able to provide similar instructions for improvement to the customer when customer has an issue
• Capable of reading and understanding KMZ and fiber maps
• Understands different cable sizes and glass types along with buffer tubes and color schemes
• Knowledgeable with Outside Plant construction and splicing, including engineering, permitting, and boring, duct placement, cable pulling, splicing, and testing
• Acts as mentor and team leader to other teammates
• Acts as project team leader & accountable for successful overall project completion
• Through partnership with other staff organizations, define Key Performance Indicators (KPI), training, process standards, policies, and procedures. Associated with complex projects.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or 5+ years of related experience

Minimum

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

• Highly Organized and detail oriented

• Experienced with project management/coordination.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work-related experience.

• Excellence 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, link 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 needs 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:

• Background in OSP builds
• Experience leading multiple complex projects in the technology industry
• Project Management Professional or PRINCE2 Certification
• 6+ years in project management experience
• Implementation experience with the following technologies: Fiber testing
• PMP certification preferred

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Works From Home, OH, US

Job Type:

Engineering and Technicians

Date Posted:

August 19, 2026

Pay Range:

$74 - $74 per hour

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