Telecom Project/Program Manager

Project/Program Manager – mobile/wireless space
Multi-year engagement – REMOTE

OVERVIEW:
The Project Manager is part of a high-performing team responsible for the development and implementation of complex information technology projects and initiatives. The Project Manager must be able to solve complex problems that may have wide impact, requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed. This role requires the capacity to serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. This position is focused in the mobile/wireless space thus a background managing projects in the mobile/wireless space is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads by example in instilling the expectation among peers of meeting or exceeding all schedule, cost and scope commits.
• Works with business partners and vendors to develop solutions to meet business needs.
• Provides general oversight, leadership and technical direction.
• Identifies possible risks with contingency plans or work-around solutions with the client on a continual basis during the project life cycle.
• Makes formal presentations to various audiences.
• Establishes procedures regarding implementation of project outcome.
• Establishes effective professional business relationships with all levels of management
• Develops project plans, risk/migration plans and response strategies.
• Demonstrates initiative and willingness to identify and either own or assign additional tasks and responsibilities not already assigned.
• Maintains and keeps in total confidence, all files, documents and records that pertain to the operation of business.
• Identifies opportunities, issues and dependencies as early as possible to minimize risk and maximize business benefit.
• Performs the full range of the project management lifecycle: discovery, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.

• Experience managing projects under one or more methodologies (i.e. Agile, Scrum, etc.) is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in technical or software discipline preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Minimum of 6 years’ Project Management experience in the mobile/wireless space
• Strong workflow analysis, process integration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects/programs simultaneously in a complex/changing environment

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

Job Type: Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Telecommunication Industry (Required)

Work Location: Remote