Data-Driven Project Manager for Telecom Expansion

Palmer Consulting Firm; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Colorado is seeking a Business Project Manager I to oversee budget control and project delivery. Candidates should have 2-4 years of project management experience and analytical skills, along with a positive attitude for collaborative work. SQL experience is beneficial, as well as exposure to the telecom industry. The role demands problem-solving capabilities in a fluid project environment and working with diverse teams to ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of project management experience.
• Experience in a less structured project environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and share solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget and expenses of various projects.
• Analyze work plans and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare financial analyses for project financial impacts.

Skills

Analytical approach

SQL experience

Positive attitude

Telecom background

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the job Business Project Manager I

Responsible for budget and expense control for projects. Accountable for timely project completion and delivery. Analyzes work plans and makes recommendations for improved processes. Prepares financial analyses to support and assess project/program financial impact. Develops project progress and status reports. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related experience. 2-4 years related experience

Supporting an expansion program, working with many teams including field ops, construction, finance, and working on the operationalization of that program. Supporting large customers that have phased roll-outs for implementation. They are not using a specific structure for project management style, need a positive attitude on getting the various teams involved and on the same page while using the tools they have.

What We Are Looking For:

• Analytical approach – Quantitative skill set needed. Very data-heavy organization so, for example, doing simple payback on cost vs revenue is needed.
• SQL experience – data is housed in SQL the abilityto access, read, and edit stored datawill be very helpful.
• Positive attitude and willingness to dive in on their own and solve problems.
• Pick-up high-level questions and lean on internal FTE for support is needed.
• Exposure to telecom – construction environment – field-based, or telecom industry-based experience is very helpful to start out.
• In the interest in creating visibility and being able to talk through our leadership chain of command effectively is important
  

Responsible for budget and expense control for projects. Accountable for timely project completion and delivery. Analyzes work plans and makes recommendations for improved processes. Prepares financial analyses to support and assess project/program financial impact. Develops project progress and status reports. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and related experience. 2-4 years related experience

Supporting an expansion program, working with many teams including field ops, construction, finance, and working on the operationalization of that program. Supporting large customers that have phased roll-outs for implementation. They are not using a specific structure for project management style, need a positive attitude on getting the various teams involved and on the same page while using the tools they have.

What We Are Looking For:

• Analytical approach – Quantitative skill set needed. Very data-heavy organization so, for example, doing simple payback on cost vs revenue is needed.
• SQL experience – data is housed in SQL the abilityto access, read, and edit stored datawill be very helpful.
• Positive attitude and willingness to dive in on their own and solve problems.
• Pick-up high-level questions and lean on internal FTE for support is needed.
• Exposure to telecom – construction environment – field-based, or telecom industry-based experience is very helpful to start out.
• In the interest in creating visibility and being able to talk through our leadership chain of command effectively is important
  

Experience :

• 2-4 years of project management. More fluid and less structured environment than PMP.
• Analytical backgrounds are desirable, rather than specific education requirements.
• The group is very collaborative. Confidence in sharing opinions to provide solutions forthe problems that require resolutions.
• Must be ableto collectively find the best solutions. Need to be comfortable with having some debates on the besttactical & fiscal approach for each project.
• Telecom background is a PLUS
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) and Six Sigmaarenot required but preferred.