Project Manager

MGT•Anaheim, CA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager in MGT’s Technology Solutions Group, you independently manage projects with a single scope of work, such as physical security installations, structured cabling projects, or IT infrastructure rollouts. You serve as the client’s primary contact from kickoff through closeout and are accountable for schedule, budget, change orders, and delivery quality. On larger accounts, you may lead an assigned workstream under a Senior or Principal Project Manager. The role involves planning and coordinating projects involving physical security, surveillance, access control, intrusion systems, structured cabling, and related IT systems. You coordinate with clients, stakeholders, internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors; manage project risks, issues, procurement, assets, and logistics; and maintain project documentation. You also contribute to continuous improvement, mentor Project Coordinators, and maintain billable utilization of at least 80% on a trailing 90-day basis. Regional travel is required. Fieldwork may involve lifting up to 20 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces. The position is hybrid. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and valid auto insurance are required. A pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

At least three years of structured project management experience.
Experience working in IT, construction management, or both.
Trade school education, a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
CAPM certification is required at hire.
Earn Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within one year of hire; for cabling-focused assignments, BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) certification is accepted as equivalent.
Earn Cisco Life Cycle certification within the first three months of employment.
Understanding of physical security systems such as video surveillance, access control, and intrusion alarms, or experience with structured cabling systems.
Clear written and verbal communication, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lead meetings and gain cooperation across teams.
Sound judgment, problem-solving ability, and the ability to organize competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through independently.
Proficiency with Certinia/Salesforce, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
Regional travel capability and a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and valid auto insurance.
Ability to perform fieldwork that includes lifting up to 20 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with subcontractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

Confirm project scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders and develop project plans, timelines, resource plans, and budgets.
Plan and manage projects involving physical security, surveillance, access control, intrusion systems, structured cabling, and related IT systems.
Develop and maintain project schedules and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
Coordinate and allocate resources, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project plans.
Act as the primary liaison between the Technology Solutions Group and customers throughout implementation.
Lead internal and external governance meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes.
Provide stakeholders with regular project updates and address concerns.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and changes, and resolve operational and technical issues using a consultative, customer-first approach.
Oversee procurement, asset management, logistics, and chain of custody.
Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships to support timely, quality delivery.
Monitor Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) surveys and proactively address or escalate customer issues.
Create, maintain, and archive project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Document post-project lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
Mentor Project Coordinators and support the development of best practices and tools.
Stay current with industry trends and project management practices.
Own project delivery from inception to closeout while maintaining billable utilization at or above 80% on a trailing 90-day basis.
Provide high-quality service, communicate professionally, meet deadlines, work independently, and carefully review critical deliverables.