Project Manager, Development - Independence, OH

T-Mobile•Independence, OH

4d•$74,600 - $134,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager, Development provides project management for leasing, zoning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and construction processes for new and modified telecommunications sites. The role manages small projects within scope, quality, time, and cost constraints to meet requirements and customer satisfaction, and supports network development and modification activities, including real estate, entitlement, and construction tasks. Success is measured by timely delivery, adherence to project plans, risk mitigation, and partner communication. The work supports network infrastructure and customer service through effective project execution and compliance with standards. The position is based in Independence, Ohio (Cleveland, Ohio), and does not require travel. The role develops and manages project resources; creates and updates project timelines; monitors progress and reports deviations; communicates status and coordinates with partners on documentation and approvals; and identifies risks, participates in mitigation planning, and escalates issues. The project manager uses T-Mobile’s Magenta Built platform to maintain timelines, track deliverables, and manage an active project portfolio. Other duties and projects may be assigned by business management. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and 2–4 years of project management experience supporting or managing small projects in complex environments. The role requires project management, communication, Microsoft Project or similar, Microsoft Office, and experience collaborating with Architecture & Engineering teams on construction documents. The stated National Base Pay Range is $74,600–$134,600, and the Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity is $82,060–$148,060; actual pay varies by hiring location and other factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
2–4 years of project management experience supporting or managing small projects in complex environments.
Experience with Microsoft Project or similar.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong professional presentation and communication skills, including clear project status updates, identifying gaps and opportunities, and collaborating with peers, vendors, and cross-functional partners across a distributed team.
Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage projects from kick-off through deployment, with understanding of checkpoints, deliverables, and timelines; ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Experience collaborating with Architecture & Engineering teams to review and redline construction documents and ensure approved changes are reflected in final Construction Drawings.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and delivering presentations.
Experience with Magenta Built, T-Mobile’s project management system.
Strong Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, pivot tables, and formulas; comfort building PowerPoint presentations and managing documents in Adobe Acrobat.
Experience building or maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports.
Experience with purchase order processing and budget management; familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba or Scope Worker.
Ability to negotiate with property owners, landlords, and municipalities on lease terms, rights-of-way, and related agreements.
Ability to work with AI tools such as Claude and/or ChatGPT.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project resources to deliver construction and development services on time and within project constraints.
Create and update project timelines, monitor progress, and report deviations to maintain alignment with project plans.
Communicate project status and coordinate with partners to ensure project documentation and approvals meet standards.
Identify project risks, participate in mitigation planning, and elevate issues to maintain project objectives.
Build and maintain project timelines, track deliverable targets, and manage an active portfolio using Magenta Built.
Initiate and manage projects from kick-off through deployment, managing checkpoints, deliverables, timelines, and concurrent projects.
Collaborate with Architecture & Engineering teams to review and redline construction documents and ensure approved changes are incorporated into final Construction Drawings.
Perform other duties or projects assigned by business management.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and compensation package.
Annual stock grant and employee stock purchase plan.
401(k) and access to free, year-round money coaches.
Annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, depending on role and eligibility.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays.
Paid parental and family leave.
Family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, and childcare subsidy.
Tuition assistance and college coaching.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary AD&D, accident, life, disability, and long-term care coverage.
Mobile service and home internet discounts for eligible employees.
Pet insurance for eligible employees.
Commuter and transit programs for eligible employees.