Senior Fiber Optic Project Manager

Paycom; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Naperville, IL is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Fiber to the Home projects. You will manage design, construction, and close-out, maintaining schedule and budget, while reporting status to leadership.

Strong organization and communication are essential in this fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years in telecom/fiber PM, with PMP/CAPM-type certifications desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in telecommunications/fiber optic project management.
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM certifications desirable.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage project-level activities to meet deadlines within budget and specs.
• Report timelines, resources and capital expenditures with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations to keep projects on track and budget.
• Oversee deployment activities including fiber network design, zoning, permitting, construction, system acceptance, NOC integration, and close-out.
• Serve as the single point of contact for project meetings and status updates.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s in Computer Science/Business/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Paycom in Naperville, IL is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Fiber to the Home projects. You will manage design, construction, and close-out, maintaining schedule and budget, while reporting status to leadership.

Strong organization and communication are essential in this fast-paced, high-growth environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years in telecom/fiber PM, with PMP/CAPM-type certifications desirable.