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Senior Project Manager

Location: 

Plano, TX, US, 75024 Kingman, AZ, US, 86409 Lubbock, TX, US, 79424 Tyler, TX, US, 75702 Flagstaff, AZ, US, 86001 Charleston, WV, US, 25309 Muskogee, OK, US, 74403 Franklin, NC, US, 28734

Brand:  Optimum
Requisition #:  9850

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

 

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.

 

If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!

 

We are Optimum!

Job Summary

  • The purpose of the Senior Project Manager is to ensure successful launch/deployment of various products. This position is the focus to which all processes, communication, accountabilities and procedures are filtered through to ensure an aligned team effort. The Project Manager integrates cross-functional projects to deliver specific measured results to the customer.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and manages tactical project plans, goals, and budgets; identifies resources needed, develops schedules and methods for measuring results.
  • Develops timetables for implementation, monitors and performs strategic analysis for the project.
  • Serves as a liaison with company resources and systems to provide current data and information needed.
  • Researches and makes recommendations on procedures to enhance financial and operational efficiencies.
  • Tracks expenses and provides detailed updates to appropriate managers on project status
  • Partners to develop and deliver system wide communication regarding the progress, accountabilities and gaps in the progress of assigned projects
  • Researches, compiles and reports current data and manages teams through launch process.
  • Assembles and coordinates project team members; assigns individual responsibilities.
  • Prepares requests for proposals and conducts all necessary meetings to facilitate selection of project services and products.
  • Experience with coax and fiber; estimation of construction costs;
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience with WAVE transport and switch ethernet 

Qualifications

  • 3+ years successful management of complex projects
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Access and Excel is required
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communications
  • Consistent record of accomplishing short term business objectives
  • Ability to work independently and with others at all levels within the organization
  • Ability to organize and prioritize effectively
  • Demonstrated facilitation skills and ability to manage meetings with project team members
  • Knowledge of the techniques for managing cross-functional teams.
  • Skilled in planning and preparing written communication.
  • Skilled in presenting ideas and concepts
  • Ability to synthesize project information and establish the appropriate scope of a project.
  • Ability to apply strong project management skills and methodologies.
  • Ability to communicate and manage team members at all levels effectively.
  • Ability to consider impacts of change systematically and communicate/negotiate those changes.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • 5+ years successful management of complex projects preferred
  • Communications operations or experience is preferred but not required

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.

 

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. 

 

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.

 

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Nearest Major Market: Plano
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

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