Field Project Manager

Tantalus Systems hires a Field Project Manager to oversee TRUConnect AMI deployments at customer sites and serve as the primary contact for complex projects. The role manages project delivery and commissioning, customer relationships, systems integration, stakeholder coordination, and project performance reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, monitor, and control projects from initiation through to delivery and commissioning
• Support customers in solving complex problems, as well as provide customer training and technical on-site support
• Provide leadership to multiple stakeholders to define requirements, establish system design, coordinate deliveries and report to customers
• Oversee systems integration – specifically, work with customer utilities in integrating TRUConnect AMI to other utility vendor systems
• Negotiate, implement, and supervise subcontracts, when required
• Regularly review and report on project performance to management and other stakeholders

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree or advanced certification in Project Management, Operations Management, Engineering (Computer, Electrical or Systems), or other related field
• 6+ years of experience managing the operation, deployment and/or installation of large, multi-faceted projects in large IT, telemetry, control or communications systems/networks
• Customer/stakeholder management experience
• A demonstrated aptitude for understanding complex technical communication systems and technology in a short time
• Attention to detail, deadlines and strong problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while exercising proactivity, flexibility and good judgement
• Strong organizational, planning and follow-through skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects, tasks, stakeholders and remain  focused in a fast paced, high volume work environment
• Ability to manage dynamic external and internal stakeholder relationships
• Excellent collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• A PMP designation is preferred
• Experience in AMI/AMR, RF or Wireless communications is an asset