Project Manager – Telecommunications

Description:

A top telecommunications client of TEKsystems is in need of a lower level Project Manager to oversee projects within the north east. This is an ongoing contract with NO end date.

Job Description

• Experience using Smartsheet to build project plans, reporting and dashboards is required.
• Project management experience and/or education strongly preferred
• Strong collaboration, professional presence and conflict resolution skills required.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Support large scale work projects in a fast-paced environment including all phases of the project life cycle.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages projects to ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within timeline.
• Uses formal project management processes and tools to manage resources, risks, and changes.
• Identifies project scope and key milestones and tasks. Manages a cross-functional team; coordinates tasks to project completion.
• Maintains communication with stakeholders. Provides status reports to project sponsor, stakeholders, project team, and resources.
• Addresses problems through risk management and contingency planning, and presents solutions and/or options to executive management.
• Create and maintain Smartsheet project plans, dashboards, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize working day based upon project timeline and strategic importance.
• Solution-focused mindset.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

Project management, smartsheet, Stakeholder management, Project plan, telecommunication

Top Skills Details:

Project management,smartsheet,Stakeholder management,Project plan

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

“Hiring Manager Comments”

PM experience is going to be critical along with experience using Smartsheet to build project plans, dashboards and reporting. CPOC is open to industry but Smartsheet will be a MUST!

Responsible for managing, planning, tracking, and implementing small projects or aspects of larger projects from initiation to completion. Ensures project completion according to timeline and specifications, while identifying and managing project risks. Works with stakeholders and project team to establish and achieve goals. Coordinates the activities of a cross-functional team including exempt and non-exempt employees. Communicates project status with stakeholders, sponsors, and project team.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

About TEKsystems:

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.