IT Project Manager (7073)

SubCom; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

SubCom seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead technology programs and multiple workstreams, shaping scope, milestones, and deliverables aligned with strategic goals.

You will build artifacts, coordinate resources, and report progress while mitigating risks and guiding stakeholders through complex decisions. A PMP and SDLC expertise ensure disciplined execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP certification preferred.
• 6+ years of project management experience, including delivery of technology solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience applying formal project management methods, tools, and techniques.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong risk management skills, with the ability to assess, mitigate, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate, coordinate, and align cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills to drive alignment and outcomes.
• Ability to influence decision-making and build effective working relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects or multiple technical workstreams within larger programs, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain key project artifacts, including project charters, plans, schedules, status reports, and requirements documentation.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, including resource allocation, timeline tracking, and progress monitoring.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly and consistently to stakeholders, leadership, and project teams.
• Facilitate effective collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely decision-making.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues; accelerate and drive resolution as needed.
• Establish and manage project expectations, delegating tasks and ensuring accountability across the team.
• Track project performance against defined success criteria and milestones using appropriate tools and dashboards.
• Lead regular status meetings and provide visibility into project progress through structured reporting.
• Apply and promote best practices in project management, delivery methodologies, and business process improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing insights, guidance, and recommendations based on prior experience and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, influencing key decisions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of business and system process best practices.
• Ensure all project objectives are aligned with company goals and clearly understood by the project team.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Project management

SDLC knowledge

Agile

Waterfall

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/CS/Engineering/Business

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Newington Shattuck Way - Newington, NH 03801Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelors DegreeJob Shift: 5x2-8a-430pAre you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world's most innovative companies to create a more connected world?

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities.

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects or multiple technical workstreams within larger programs, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and maintain key project artifacts, including project charters, plans, schedules, status reports, and requirements documentation.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, including resource allocation, timeline tracking, and progress monitoring.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly and consistently to stakeholders, leadership, and project teams.
• Facilitate effective collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and timely decision-making.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues; accelerate and drive resolution as needed.
• Establish and manage project expectations, delegating tasks and ensuring accountability across the team.
• Track project performance against defined success criteria and milestones using appropriate tools and dashboards.
• Lead regular status meetings and provide visibility into project progress through structured reporting.
• Apply and promote best practices in project management, delivery methodologies, and business process improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing insights, guidance, and recommendations based on prior experience and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, influencing key decisions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy.
• Conduct post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of business and system process best practices.
• Ensure all project objectives are aligned with company goals and clearly understood by the project team.
• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• PMP certification preferred.
• 6+ years of project management experience, including delivery of technology solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience applying formal project management methods, tools, and techniques.
• Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong risk management skills, with the ability to assess, mitigate, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to motivate, coordinate, and align cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and focus on execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills to drive alignment and outcomes.
• Ability to influence decision-making and build effective working relationships across teams.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

BENEFITS

• competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match.
• Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY

SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.

SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES

• Quality
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Innovation