The Project Manager is the primary single point of contact for large-scale deployments with significant complexity, unique requirements or that qualify as a “Special”. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the customer’s impelmentation to meet scope, timing and budget expectations and overall project outcomes. This role participates in and leads the completion of complext solutions to meet cusotmer needs & is engaged according to PMO criteria and standards.
Job Description
- Develop, plan and manage implementation of activities for highly complex projects/programs for external/internal customers.
- Accountable for timely project completion and delivery.
- Analyzes work plans and schedules.
- Responsible for resource requirements/allocation.
- Develops project progress and status reports.
- Coordinate and facilitate project meetings.
- Develop and distribute timely meeting minutes, to include track/manage action items and verify they are incorporated into the program schedule and that deliverables are met on time.
- Assess/Manage risk, impacts and potential alternatives and escalate as required to the appropriate level of management
- Self-motivated, able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and clients in parallel in a time sensitive environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, strong customer communication skills are a requirement
- Ability to deal with remote client relations through phone, email & online sources in order to enhance the Partner experience.
- Basic telecommunications technical knowledge required
- Demonstrated ability to use and apply Business Acumen.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Holds regular project meetings to keep all parties updated on project status and progress
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or 3+ years of related experience
- Implementation experience with more than one of the following technologies: DWDM, Transport/Waves, MPLS, Managed Services, Voice (PRI, SIP, Porting, etc.), Security, SD WAN, Managed Enterprise Services, Meraki.
- 2+ years in project management experience
Education
Alternate Location: US-Colorado-Broomfield; US-Oklahoma-Tulsa
Requisition #: 218324
This job may require successful completion of an online assessment. A brief description of the assessments can be viewed on our website at http://find.centurylink.jobs/testguides/
EEO Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The above job definition information 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 qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.