Project Manager

Summary

Join NRTC Broadband Solutions as a Project Manager and oversee project schedules, budgets, and reporting for various broadband projects across the United States. You will be the primary point of contact for members, managing their expectations and concerns. Responsibilities include developing detailed project plans, managing timelines and deliverables, tracking KPIs, generating reports, and coordinating cross-functional teams. This role requires strong project management skills, broadband network technology understanding, and excellent communication abilities. The position is remote with approximately 30% travel required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing complex projects from initiation to closure with a focus on meeting deadlines and budgets
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize and organize effectively, show judgment to make decisions and solve problems under pressure
• Strong understanding of broadband network technologies and OSP construction
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, NetSuite & Smartsheet
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communications skills
• Ability to interact in a positive and proactive manner with internal and external stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted for degree
• Broadband/Telecommunications Project Management, Construction, Budgeting experience – 5 years
• Ability to travel as required 30%

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Primary Point of Contact for the Member
• Manage Member expectations and concerns regarding service availability, installation timelines, and potential risks
• Collaborate with Member Executives and Program Managers to understand member needs and ensure seamless transitions
• Develop detailed project plans for new broadband service deployments, including network design, infrastructure requirements, installation schedules, and resource allocation
• Manage and drive project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion within budget constraints
• Escalate at risk project deliverables, perform risk mitigation and ensure related stakeholder communications
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) like quality, construction progress, homes passed, and subscriber take rates
• Analyze KPI data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
• Generate regular reports for stakeholders outlining project progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams to design and implement network architecture, including fiber optic cabling, network equipment configuration, and service activation
• Foster a culture of proactive communication and teamwork within Project Management, and with other internal departments; closely align with all departments involved in the project including Business Development, OSP/ISP Design, OSP Construction, Procurement, Finance and other relevant Subject Matter Experts
• Manage material and construction RFPs process for Members and PMO
• Oversee the accurate ordering of equipment and processing of material and assist member with monitoring inventory
• Manage Vendor coordination and performance to support project budget and schedule
• Other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP
• Complex Project Scheduling methodology and application

Benefits

Remote Position