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Project Manager | Ripple Fiber
We are looking for Project Managers to join our growing team in Charlotte, NC.
About Ripple Fiber
Our mission is to provide access to the best internet for life, while bridging the digital divide, using advanced technology aimed at improving people’s lives. Our technology has proven successful in other countries around the world and has provided ease of access to more opportunities from an education, entertainment, and employment perspective.
We have achieved the above by providing faster, more stable fiber internet connection, providing each user with their own bandwidth without needing to share with anyone else. Simply put, the capacity of fiber is a lot faster than copper and is the internet of the future.
Our aim is to provide this internet access to over 3 million homes over the next 7 years, across various states.
About our culture
We are a dynamic fast growing, fast paced, innovative company filled with ambitious, self-starters with entrepreneurial mindsets. We are people centric and place emphasis on employee experience, career growth and development.
About the role
As a Project Manager at Ripple Fiber, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing a variety of projects that are crucial to our growth and success. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects, from initial market selection to construction completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Your role will involve coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the creation and implementation of an engineering and construction build plan
- Lead cross-functional project teams, including engineering, permitting, construction, operations, sales, and marketing.
- Take ownership of assigned markets, serving as the primary point of contact for internal partners to understand the overall project status.
- Provide frequent communication to the project team to ensure they are aware and aligned on project priorities, risks, and action items.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Foster a collaborative team environment and resolve any conflicts that arise.
- Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, and scheduling.
- Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and issues.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Evaluate project outcomes and gather feedback to enhance future projects.
- Travel to assigned markets as needed (up to 25% travel).
- Planning and scheduling for their assigned markets
- QuickBase management of key milestones to keep company informed of engineering, permitting, and construction progress
- Driving strategic planning between Area Selection, Engineering, Permitting, Construction to ensure alignment on build order and cadence
- Escalation of any risks to management
- Review of daily production reports
- Daily management of schedule and risk management for 8-week schedule in QuickBase
- Communication with key stakeholders to drive progress on deliverables
Qualifications:
- 3 years of project management experience, preferably in the telecommunications sector.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and MS Excel.
- Adaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Proactive mindset with a demonstrated ability to anticipate and address challenges
- Data analytics and data visualization skills a plus
Requirements:
- Must be located in Charlotte or willing to relocate to Charlotte *relocation assistance not provided*
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package (including 401k packages), various perks and opportunities for growth and development. If you believe you are a fit from a role and culture perspective, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter for consideration.
Ripple Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Ripple Fiber is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
