Sr Project Manager - IT Networks

New Balance • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager - IT Networks will manage the planning, design and implementation of network infrastructure and services throughout the New Balance environment. Network projects include WiFi, WAN, LAN, and network security modernizations; refreshes; network buildouts for new sites; and a variety of strategic initiatives that require elements of both program and project management. Upcoming global projects include SD WAN and WiFi modernizations across NB’s international sites in 30 countries.

Requirements

• Typical waterfall project and program manager experience.
• Experience with IT infrastructure projects for at least one multi-national enterprise.
• Some limited network engineering skills are desirable.
• Superior planning skills.
• Experience managing a variety of IT infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse work force across the organization.
• Ability to convey realistic timeline and budget information to project sponsors when given aggressive requests from those stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Solutions-oriented & Customer-service oriented.
• Strong requirements gathering skills.

Nice To Haves

• Some limited network engineering skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake and scoping for new projects. Interface with various stakeholders regarding projects and requirements for new tech & services.
• Organize and plan strategic initiatives into projects or work streams.
• Research any information required to successfully plan each project. Self-sufficiency, strong sense of ownership and “discovery” capabilities will be required.
• Manage multiple projects at any given time, of various sizes and complexity.
• Employ the industry-standard PM artifacts including project plans / WBS, RAID logs, etc. Projects are typically waterfall-based, but elements of agile can be incorporated if helpful.
• Lead conversations between the different stakeholders to identify and meet project expectations; be present on site and communicate frequently.
• Manage the project budgets.
• Ensure simple & concise documentation around project budgets, Implementation Plans, technical drawings, project management artifacts, and operational handoffs as necessary.

Benefits

• New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
• We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.
• You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
• Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
• Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees