Project Manager

SSP Innovations•Centennial, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

This is a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager role. It will be referred to Project Manager throughout the description. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, budgeting, overseeing, and documenting all aspects of assigned projects. The Project Manager may work closely with upper management to make sure the scope and direction of each project is on schedule, as well as working with other departments for project support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) Years’ Experience in Project Management in the IT or Telecommunications sector
Solid technical background
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong working knowledge of office software and office software tools
Strong organizational skills
High level proficiency using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office tools
Telecommunication (Fiber Optic) background

Nice To Haves

PMP/PRINCE II Certification
GIS Certification
Technical experience in Telecommunication (Fiber Optic) industry
Understanding and/or hands-on experience in automated mapping/facilities management
Experience with ESRI software, database language and/or programming language is a plus
Experience with SaaS Deployment

Responsibilities

Develop trackable comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate with various managers, technical personnel, and third-party vendors during all project phases
Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Lead in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Assist in ensuring resource availability and allocation
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Will manage project financial tracking and reporting through company systems
Create customer monthly and milestone invoicing while working with accounting
Regularly report on project status and escalate issues to management as needed
Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Work with leadership to update contract language and terms and work with customers regarding various terms and conditions
Ability to manage tier one customers, typically over $1 million USD system implementations
Ability to work independently and tasking for multiple teams