Project Manager, Fiber Engineering – Construction

Role Overview

• Developing and monitoring engineering and construction build plans across various network types
• Coordinating & creating work schedules to ensure on time delivery for both internal workforce and contracted vendors
• Tracking milestone activities for highly complex projects/programs across multiple lines of business both internal and external
• Ensuring compliance requirements are adhered to for all regulatory obligations
• Ensuring projects meet network readiness dates within budget allotments via strong vendor performance management
• Utilizing Cost Per Premise Modeling during design and revision phases
• Drive and facilitate actionable data analysis with partner groups (IT, Business, and Vendors)
• Providing technical oversight and support to OSP build and Operations teams
• Supporting removal of network build roadblocks associated with permitting, contractual interpretation via internal Brightspeed resource, external vendor resources or government bodies
• Collaborating with network leadership and business domain leadership to design and implement future state processes that achieve program goals, and end-to-end process engineering objectives
• Analyzing, capturing, and interrupting Geographic Information System (GIS) and related IQGeo data
• Communicating Training, Job Aids, Methods & Procedures to numerous stakeholders and their teams
• Creating and maintaining IT enhancement requirements for fiber design and build organization
• Performing User Acceptance Technical Testing
• Performing periodic Quality Inspections on the Fiber Build
• Willingness to travel periodically for staff meetings, vendor meets, locale relationship building

Requirements

• 10+ years Telecommunication experience
• Bachelor’s degree, Engineering degree or equivalent practical work experience
• Project Manager Certification
• Ability to facility project creation and management in standard PM tools (MS Project, SmartSheets, Confluence, JIRA, Service Now)
• Experience with Telcom Network Design systems (IQGeo, GIS, SmallWorld)
• Experience with Telcom Facility Record Management tools (O2, BOSS, AMS)
• Usability & understanding of data visualization tools (PowerBI, Power Apps)
• Vendor & Contract Administration
• Usability & understanding of financial systems (Ariba, SAP, Accounts Payable)
• Ability to create complex Methods & Procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft (More specifically Power Point & Excel), Adobe, and related systems
• Ability to analyze data to drive strategic business decisions is key
• Ability to build a cohesive relationship with multiple departments through training, development, and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Health insurance
• 401K plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off programs promoting overall wellness