Lead Project Manager - Telecommunications - Analysts

Comforcehealth; California (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the telecommunications sector. This role involves developing and managing project plans, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly within telecom or fintech, and possess exceptional communication skills. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about leading projects to success, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values excellence and offers a competitive pay range along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage

Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in project management with a focus on telecom or fintech.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage implementation of complex projects for internal/external customers.
• Ensure timely project completion and delivery while managing resources.

Skills

Project Management

People Management

Risk Management

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Adobe

SharePoint

Job description

Lead Project Manager - Telecommunications

Job Description

Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a Lead Project Manager.

Position type: Contract- Full Time
Duration: 3 months
Location: Remote

As a Lead Project Manager, you will:

Job Summary & 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.
• Analyze work plans and schedules and develop 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; 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.
• Act 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.
• Ensure adherence to project-related policies and processes.
• Reiterate scope, roles/responsibilities and schedule on a regular basis and provide team members with a single point of contact for all project issues.
• Make business decisions about things that will impact the project, customer or company and has the authority to stop activities from proceeding when continuing to move forward would have a negative impact.
• Identify and ensure participation of all required internal and vendor resources to ensure the on-time delivery of sold services within budgetary guidelines.
• Negotiate due dates based on resource/network availability to maintain profitability and to meet customer requirements.
• Act as a customer-facing single point of contact during the life of the project. Often dedicated to strategic global customers for repeat business.
• Identify additional sales opportunities and engage Sales organization as appropriate. Performance in part, is measured based on customer surveys completed upon delivery of services.
• Understand project goals and objectives as they relate to customers’ business strategies and long-term needs. Deliverables include project assessment, team formation, schedule preparation, status/jeopardy reports, risk analysis, project status reports, and post-implementation analysis.
• Act as mentor and team leader to other teammates.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or 6+ years of related experience in People Management.
• 5 to 10 years Project Management experience in the telecom, engineering, or fintech space.
• 1 to 3 years of people management experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at one time in the process, engineering, fintech or telecom space.
• Proven ability to provide simple and clear statuses of all projects in their charge.
• 1-3 years of tech writing experience preferred.
• Exceptional Word, Excel, Visio, Adobe, and SharePoint skills.
• Project Management Professional or PRINCE2 Certification.
• Implementation experience with multiple of the following technologies: DWDM, Transport/Waves, MPLS, Managed Services, Voice (PRI, SIP, Porting, etc.), Security, SD WAN, Managed Enterprise Services, Meraki.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Pushpendra Singh
[e-mail]

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range*: $65-$75 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.