Functional Manager - Fiber Design (Remote)

Sigma Technologies, Ltd. is a growing engineering and design firm with over 500 team members across 30+ states. The Functional Manager is responsible for direct oversight of a team of Supervisors in various teams and ensuring projects are completed on-time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• You will manage a team of Supervisors and other subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
• You will be expected to take on performance management including reviews, disciplinary actions and implementation of improvement plans, as needed
• Taking initiative and moving fast are required
• Your role calls for an adaptable collaborator ready to pivot and steer your team based on project scope and issues that may crop up during execution
• You’ll need to work cross-functionally with multiple departments and be able to communicate effectively
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with engineering, operations, and/or project management with Fiber design related projects
• A minimum of 3 years of direct people management experience, with the proven ability to lead, motivate, and influence associates
• Experience managing other supervisors is typically required
• Valid driver's license and insurance
• Willing to take a background check/drug test/driving record check
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Willingness to travel overnight during the week if needed (minimal travel required)
• Available during the ‘core' work hours of 8 am to 5 pm ET with occasional evening/weekend work, as needed
• Demonstrated skill in motivating and influencing others as well as skills and experience in team building, and conflict management
• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard, computer monitor, and telephone for prolonged periods of time
• Must have the physical ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing notes, and viewing a computer terminal
• Must have the physical ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, often in a group setting
• An associate degree or higher is acceptable but not required
• Team players who feel passionate about progressing with Sigma Technologies
• Skilled, talented people who want to increase their knowledge and grow in their careers