Sr Project Manager

Optimum Communications Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Plano, TX to lead deployment of various products. You will integrate cross-functional projects, manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholders to ensure successful launches and customer value.

The role requires strong project management discipline, Excel/Access proficiency, and excellent communication. Join our team and help shape the future of connectivity solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years successful management of complex projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel is required.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communications.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages tactical project plans, goals, and budgets.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams and resources across the program.
• Tracks expenses and provides status updates to stakeholders.
• Monitors schedules and analyzes project performance data.
• Prepares documentation and facilitates vendor/procurement meetings.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Facilitation

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

The purpose of the Senior Project Manager is to ensure successful launch/deployment of various products. This position is the focus to which all processes, communication, accountabilities and procedures are filtered through to ensure an aligned team effort. The Project Manager integrates cross-functional projects to deliver specific measured results to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages tactical project plans, goals, and budgets; identifies resources needed, develops schedules and methods for measuring results.
• Develops timetables for implementation, monitors and performs strategic analysis for the project.
• Serves as a liaison with company resources and systems to provide current data and information needed.
• Researches and makes recommendations on procedures to enhance financial and operational efficiencies.
• Tracks expenses and provides detailed updates to appropriate managers on project status
• Partners to develop and deliver system wide communication regarding the progress, accountabilities and gaps in the progress of assigned projects
• Researches, compiles and reports current data and manages teams through launch process.
• Assembles and coordinates project team members; assigns individual responsibilities.
• Prepares requests for proposals and conducts all necessary meetings to facilitate selection of project services and products.
• Experience with coax and fiber; estimation of construction costs;
• Experience with WAVE transport and switch ethernet

Qualifications

• 3+ years successful management of complex projects
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel is required
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communications
• Consistent record of accomplishing short term business objectives
• Ability to work independently and with others at all levels within the organization
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated facilitation skills and ability to manage meetings with project team members
• Knowledge of the techniques for managing cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in planning and preparing written communication.
• Skilled in presenting ideas and concepts
• Ability to synthesize project information and establish the appropriate scope of a project.
• Ability to apply strong project management skills and methodologies.
• Ability to communicate and manage team members at all levels effectively.
• Ability to consider impacts of change systematically and communicate/negotiate those changes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• 5+ years successful management of complex projects preferred
• Communications operations or experience is preferred but not required

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

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