Senior Project Manager Wireless

Company Overview

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability 
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects within our telecommunications network infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and quality, ensuring successful project completion while meeting stakeholder expectations and business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale telecommunications projects, a deep understanding of network infrastructure, and strong leadership and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Project Planning and Initiation:

• Lead the planning, initiation, and definition phases of telecommunications projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Develop project charters, scope statements, and comprehensive project plans that include timelines, budgets, resource requirements, and deliverables.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Facilitate regular communication and meetings to provide project updates, address concerns, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Resource Management:

• Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure project tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with functional managers to secure project resources and resolve resource conflicts as needed.

Risk Management and Mitigation:

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
• Implement risk response actions and monitor risk triggers to proactively address potential threats to project success.

Budget and Cost Management:

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, tracking expenditures, and ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Conduct regular cost analyses, variance assessments, and financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders.

Schedule and Timeline Management:

• Create and maintain project schedules using project management tools and software, monitoring progress against milestones and critical path activities.
• Identify schedule deviations and implement corrective actions to maintain project timelines and meet project milestones.

Quality Assurance and Control:

• Establish quality standards and procedures for project deliverables, ensuring adherence to industry standards, customer specifications, and organizational quality requirements.
• Conduct regular quality reviews, inspections, and audits to verify compliance and address non-conformances promptly.

Change Management:

• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, evaluating impacts and ensuring appropriate change control processes are followed.
• Facilitate change requests, assess change impacts, and communicate changes to stakeholders to maintain project alignment and transparency.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative and high- performance work environment.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members, promoting professional growth and development through training, feedback, and performance evaluations.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status updates, executive summaries, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, risks, and issues.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects, implementing best practices, lessons learned, and process enhancements to optimize project delivery and organizational efficiency.
• Conduct post-project reviews and evaluations to capture successes, identify areas for improvement, and leverage insights for future projects.

Compliance and Regulatory Management:

• Ensure project compliance with relevant telecommunications regulations, industry standards, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to obtain necessary permits, approvals, and licenses for project execution and operations. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field is typically required.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as Project Management or Business Administration, preferred.

Project Management Experience:

• Proven track record of at least 3-5 years in managing large-scale telecommunications projects from initiation through to completion.
• Experience in all aspects of project management, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, risk management, and quality assurance.

Telecommunications Industry Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of telecommunications technologies, networks, and infrastructure, including voice, data, wireless, and fiber optics.
• Familiarity with telecommunications standards and protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G, IP/MPLS), industry trends, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, motivate, and mentor cross-functional project teams.
• Experience in managing and coordinating diverse teams, both internal (engineers, technicians, analysts) and external (vendors, subcontractors).

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and presentation skills to interact with senior management, clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities.

Financial Acumen:

• Proficiency in financial management, including budget development, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify variances, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project costs and resource allocation.

Risk Management:

• Expertise in identifying project risks, assessing their potential impact, and developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Experience in implementing risk management processes and monitoring risk triggers throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Management Tools and Methodologies:

• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent tools for planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or other project management methodologies, and the ability to adapt methodologies based on project requirements.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is highly desirable.

• Certifications specific to telecommunications project management or related fields (e.g., ITIL, Prince2) may also be advantageous.

Customer Focus and Business Acumen:

• Strong customer relationship management skills with a focus on delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and meeting client expectations.
• Business acumen with the ability to align project objectives with organizational goals, identify business opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives.

Adaptability and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues, make decisions under pressure, and ensure project success.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity