Sr Project Manager

Techiva Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Techiva Inc, based in Philadelphia, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex internal projects from initiation to completion. The role requires extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically in project management and BSS/OSS systems implementation. Successful candidates will manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams, ensuring project goals are met within specified timeframes.

Ideal applicants will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and be proficient in Agile methodologies. The position is a 6-month contract and candidates must be local to Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of Telecommunications service provider experience with a significant amount of that experience functioning as a Project Manager or Program Manager.
• Prior BSS/OSS Systems implementation experience is necessary.
• Agile experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the life cycle of highly complex, internal projects.
• Develops budgets and timelines ensuring progress to plan.
• Coordinates activities of a cross-functional team.

Skills

Telecommunications service provider experience

Project Manager experience

BSS/OSS Systems implementation

Agile methodologies

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Techiva is a leading information technology consulting firm helping clients realize the real benefits of technology. We deliver business-driven technology solutions that enable our clients to gain competitive advantage and reduce information technology costs. Visit us at www.techiva.com to learn more about our capabilities.

Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Responsible for managing the complete life cycle of highly complex, internal projects, including approval, planning, execution, and closeout to ensure planned results are achieved on time. Develops budgets, timelines, and ensures progress to plan, as well as tracking critical project achievements. Works with vendors and team to establish and achieve goals. Coordinates the activities of a cross‑functional team including exempt and non‑exempt employees. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in a given area of the organization and provides guidance as necessary. Defines project objectives and ensures progress to plan, as well as tracks critical project achievements.

Core Responsibilities

• Provides expert research and assistance to leadership in the development and design of new projects.
• Uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes.
• Recommends new process and tools to achieve advanced project management.
• Manages project status and information in the form of formal briefings, project update meetings, and written, electronic, and graphic reports.
• Develops, maintains, and manages detailed project plans, action item registers, and major milestone timelines for all assigned projects.
• Creates and maintains process workflow documents to support business needs.
• Manages all assigned projects to completion ensuring on‑time delivery, meeting of budgetary demands, and maintenance of overall project ownership.
• Acts as a single point of contact for project status. Maintains communication with stakeholders.
• Facilitates and leads project meetings.
• Addresses problems through risk management and contingency planning and presents solutions and/or options to executive management.
• Ensures effective implementation of solutions/changes.

Qualifications

Must have:

• At least 10 years of Telecommunications service provider experience with a significant amount of that experience functioning as a Project Manager or Program Manager.
• Prior BSS/OSS Systems implementation experience.
• Agile is a Must

Nice to Have:

• PMP Certification.

Additional Information

6 month contract position. Local candidates only.

Phone Interview followed by an in-person interview.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.