Project Manager, I

Project Manager, I

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GCI’s Project Manager I is responsible for leading multiple concurrent projects to completion and follows project management methodology to initiate, plan, execute, control and close out projects. Project responsibilities include reviewing project requirement, design documents, business validation and post-launch support. Plan, coordinate, implement, and finalize projects according to the specifications and deadlines while keeping the project within budget. Manage projects from the planning stage through implementation, testing, reporting and project closure.

Essential Duties of All Levels in the Position:

• Oversee and manage a disciplined team within the business unit/groups
• Define project scopes, manage, and participate in procurement of materials
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Manage Contracts and outside consultants and contractors

• Maintain and ensure complete documentation of projects.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership – ability to lead, manage, and inspire a team and set the vision effectively.
• Negotiation – ability to seek and resolve conflicts for win-win scenarios
• Scheduling – manage project scheduling
• Cost Control – critical, to ensure project delivery is within cost constraints and managing project finances intelligently.
• Demonstrated Risk, Contract, Quality, and Task Management
• Critical Thinking
• Communication and Meetings Management –
• Project Recovery
• Coaching

• Business Case Writing

Additional Job Requirements: This is an entry level position requiring close supervision as well as collaboration with more senior Project Managers. This position will support Project Managers in implementing moderate to more complex projects.

Essential Duties for this position:

• With guidance, manage personnel resources within all internal engineering groups, consultants and contractors.
• Participate in developing and maintaining project budgets; project schedules to include traditional Gantt and PET charts, etc. In addition, ensure project documentation is current and complete.

• Support and define project scopes with internal and external customers and oversee and participate in procurement of materials

Scope of Position – Network Services and Project Management Office:

Responsible to manage delivery of network-based voice and data services, meeting customer and internal requirements for timeliness, quality of service and accurate billing with knowledge of various network-based voice and data products and services. Responsible for utilizing internal and external systems for completion, ensuring efficient use of existing network resources, and meeting goals and objectives for cost avoidance, with a focus on working within internal cross-departmental, customer and vendor cooperation, performance, managing customer expectations, and requirements.

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of one-year experience in relevant field; to include project management, developing project budgets and schedules; experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred.
• Logistical and procurement experience is highly desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business, Accounting, Industrial Management/Engineering or related field is required
• Or a combination of relevant exempt experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) highly valued

Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary office work with some travel to company locations where indoor and outdoor work may be required. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, using hand tools and repetitive motions. Clarity of vision to see near, mid-range, and color. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions: Majority of work is performed in Anchorage with projects both in and out of town. Position requires travel to remote locations (which may include traveling in small aircraft) in Alaska for site surveys, meetings and contract management/inspection purposes.

The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the normal business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. You will be requested to provide an emergency after hours contact numbers.

Drug Testing: Participation in a DOT or non-DOT drug and alcohol testing program may be required to satisfy conditions of a contract or proposed contract with a business partner or client. This includes: pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up testing.

Driving Requirements (if applicable): Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Must be able to drive, as use of personal vehicle for transportation between various company facilities is required. Must be able to drive when in remote communities and operate ATV-style vehicles if necessary.

EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of employees assigned to this job.

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