Sr Project Manager

SubCom; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SubCom seeks a Project Manager to lead subsea telecommunications projects, coordinating a matrix of internal teams from PM to Finance and Operations. The role covers from pre-award through RFPA, driving margins and revenue while managing contracts and customer relations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management, strong negotiation and contract skills, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams in complex environments. Travel both domestic and international is expected.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering, business, or technical discipline; at least 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet commitments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience negotiating, managing project P/L, risk management, and contract terms.
• Experience leading large cross-functional teams on undersea or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage P/L of project including increasing margin and revenue.
• Develop project strategy to increase revenue/margin.
• Develop risk analysis and project strategy to mitigate and reduce risks to SubCom.
• Negotiate project changes.
• Manage the customer relationship, project notices and project changes.
• Establish and meet project objectives by analyzing contract deliverables and collaborating with project team members.
• Achieve financial objectives on the project and review variances.
• Promote SubCom values and foster regional team spirit across functions.

Skills

GM experience

Entrepreneurial experience

Negotiations

P/L management

Strategy development

Risk management

Contract management

Cross-functional

Undersea projects

Matrix management

Contract language

Problem-solving

Communication

Travel

Leadership

Team leadership

Data-driven

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Business, or technical discipline

At least 5 years related work experience

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Are 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.ResponsibilitiesServe as the Project Manager for projects specific to Undersea Telecommunications Industry; working with internal teams, (Project Management, Quality, Reliability, Finance, Operations, and Marine Services).The scope of the Project Manager’s activities is to support one or more projects (simultaneously), from pre-award through RFPA.Work with applicable project teams to own/support the following project activities:Manage P/L of project including increasing margin and revenue.Develop project strategy to increase revenue/margin.Develop risk analysis and project strategy to mitigate and reduce risks to SubCom.Negotiate project changes.Manage contract including terms and conditions, technical requirements, scope, schedule, and budget. Manage the customer relationship, project notices and project changes.Establish and meet project objectives by analyzing contract deliverables and collaborating with project team members.Achieve financial objectives on the project and review/understand variances.Informing leadership team of key project issues.Promote a culture that reflects SubCom’s values, encourages outstanding performance and promotes positive work environment, as well as strengthening regional team spirit within and across other functions. Reward productivity as part of an ongoing process to establish SubCom as an employer of choice.QualificationsGM experience desired.Entrepreneurial experience.Experience in negotiations, managing the P/L of projects, strategy development/implementation, risk management, and contract management a must.Experience in managing large cross functional projects or leading a team on undersea or construction projects. Experience matrix-managing a team is useful.Understanding of contract language.Demonstrated ability to solve problems within own position, across organizations, and with customers.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills required.International and domestic travel to support customer meetings as needed.BA/BS degree in an Engineering, Business, or technical discipline; and at least 5 years related work experience.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while meeting contractual and organizational commitments.Excellent communication, verbal, presentation and written skills.Ability to work well in matrix-style teams with persons from different organizations, job types and cultural backgrounds.Strong leadership qualities and the ability to complete assignments with little supervisory oversite.Excellent communication and coaching skills at all levels from the shop floor to top management, including the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.Strong team leader, ability to think strategically and execute tactically to deliver results.Analytically, data-driven and a problem-solving mindset.Ability to have a holistic overview of complex situations and flexibility to deal effectively with difficult issues when they arise.Must have experience with the efficient uses of office tools such as MS Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, Teams.Must be able to lead and communicate in both face-to-face and virtual environments.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.Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law.Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.BENEFITSSubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: 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 OPPORTUNITYSubCom 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 VALUESQuality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation