Strategic Project Leader: Deliver On Time, On Budget

Optimum Communications Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. in Plano, Texas seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct medium to complex projects through implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of business and customer functionality.

The role requires 7+ years of project management, PMP preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Project or Smartsheets, MS Office, and strong executive presentation skills. You will lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience leading technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage project scope, cost, schedule, risk, HR, communications, procurement, change, and metrics.
• Coordinate IT and non-IT resources to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
• Develop implementation timetables and monitor strategic project analysis.
• Liaise with company resources to provide current data and information.
• Research and recommend improvements for financial and operational efficiencies.
• Track expenses and report project status to managers.
• Develop and deliver communications on progress, accountabilities, and gaps.
• Manage launch processes, data, and teams through completion.
• Assemble and coordinate project team members; assign responsibilities.
• Prepare RFPs and conduct meetings to select services/products.
• Apply cross-functional team management techniques and effective written communications.
• Present ideas clearly and synthesize project information to define scope and approach.
• Employ formal PM methodologies (Waterfall/Agile) as appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to achieve objectives.

Skills

Project management

PMP certification

Cross-functional

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Waterfall/Agile

Executive presentations

Leadership

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project/Smartsheets

Job description

Optimum Communications Inc. in Plano, Texas seeks a Lead Project Manager to direct medium to complex projects through implementation, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of business and customer functionality.

The role requires 7+ years of project management, PMP preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Project or Smartsheets, MS Office, and strong executive presentation skills. You will lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement across projects.