Telecom Project Manager – Fiber, OSP, Comcast

Our client is a top nationwide telecom integrator providing carrier-grade small cell design and implementation. Their highly rated scalable network solutions meet the huge demand for top-quality wireless coverage in large venues. They are hiring a Telecom Project Manager to oversee Comcast customer projects related to fiber and OSP.

The Telecom Project Manager will leverage their Comcast expertise to be able to take telecom projects all the way through the full life cycle while working with multiple stakeholders to ensure on track and on budget delivery. This role is client facing that requires strong relationship building and leadership skills.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary plus full benefits package: medical coverage, vacation time, retirement account with 401(K) company match, free travel, expense account, and other perks.
• High level of influence within new initiatives, major projects, cutting edge technology, and commercial strategy.
• Company is looking at projections of 300% employee headcount growth, as well as 400%+ in fiber project contract acquisition.
• Regarded as “People’s Best Vendor” reputation in the industry. This earns them first pick of market share in new build regions, due to their focus on high quality results and strong client relationships.
• Company culture of investing in its employees through career advancement and continuing education, plus top-level industry coaching from best-in-the-business leadership.
• Company is heavily invested in growing operations and capital expenditures to meet high market demand for large-venue projects.

Focus:

• Oversee end-to-end telecom projects, with a focus on Comcast, Fiber, and OSP design and deployment.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for the team and Comcast clients on all Fiber/OSP projects.
• Manage the approved plans and schedules, ensuring successful completion within budget, time, and quality parameters.
• Identify and recommend the internal and/or external resources to reach the project goals and manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects.
• Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials. Document accordingly.
• Provide project leadership in the execution of projects; direct the project and engineering teams and communicate requirements to both internal and external organizations.
• Develop project budget forecast to proactively manage needs based on business requirements.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. Manage budget and schedule changes.
• Connect and build strong lasting bonds with new and existing clients.

Skill Set

• 5+ years’ experience in telecom project management working with Comcast.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related discipline. PMP certification a plus.
• Firm background overseeing fiber networks for Comcast and OSP projects from award to closeout.
• Hands-on experience with Comcast systems, procedures, and processing.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the creation, planning, integration, execution and/or detailed-oriented project management of telecommunications and network technology.
• Proficiency in GIS-based mapping systems; Google Earth, and ESRI.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues that arise throughout the project life cycle and communicate those changes to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable delivering presentations to C-level executives and high-profile clients.