Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Our client in the telecommunications industry (Fiber/OSP) is in search of an motivated, experienced Project Manager on a direct hire basis to join their growing fiber network organization.

This position is based in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA and candidates must live in or near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton market. Candidates must have experience managing large scale fiber deployment/outside plant projects.

Please see job details below.

• Responsible for all aspects of technical project and program management.
• Deliver senior-level program leadership with ownership and accountability for the delivery of new capabilities, processes, procedures, and network deployments.
• Conduct end-to-end project management of the plan and build phases of the program.
• Lead teams to complete project deliverables and activities on time and under budget.
• Identify resource demands, risks, and strategies for mitigating those risks.
• Develop strategy and timelines in collaboration with the project team to execute the network build.
• Create detailed work plans, schedules, and instrumentation to ensure successful execution of the build plan.
• Hold internal and external project team members accountable for deliverables.
• Communicate plans, performance, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive leadership on a recurring basis.
• Provide overall direction and technical or analytical guidance to project and program teams across the organization, including outside suppliers and vendors.
• Recommend solutions and direct problem analysis and resolution within time and resource constraints.
• Develop and deliver executive updates to senior leadership related to plan development and execution.
• Demonstrate experience with large-scale fiber optic build project management and leadership.
• Apply senior technical project management, data management, and business analytics expertise.
• Exhibit strong leadership, attention to detail, and intermediate to advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Pay Range: $100-$110k plus 9% bonus depending on experience. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.