Technical Project Manager

Who we are:

Vertex Innovations, Inc. is a Colorado company founded in 2003 by Wayne and Erica Smith. We could see where the future of communications was heading and wanted to take our passion and skill to build the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure. Since those early days Vertex Innovations has managed the buildout of today’s wireless and fiber networks connecting millions of Americans and improving the lives in the pursuit of a connected society.

What our Mission is:

to use our talents, experience, knowledge and determination to create a connected society where everyone has the opportunity to foster connections, obtain knowledge and create an impact on society.

What we believe:

At Vertex these core values created by our team are our guide in creating today’s connected society.

Integrity – To move through the world with honesty and truth empowering our employees, clients and communities through our words and actions.

Accountability – To take full ownership and responsibility in our roles as we serve our company, clients and communities.

Commitment – To stand behind our word and our promises

Respect – To embrace and honor the individuals, clients and companies in their contribution to the work that we create together through our interactions, conversations and our way of being.

Performance – To allow ourselves to be measured by our commitments and be accountable for every action to our employees, clients and communities.

Who you need to be:

You need to be a person who lives their life with integrity, accountability, commitment, respect and with a passion for performance in creating something bigger than yourself. A person who makes a contribution to everyone they meet and a true servant of others. Most importantly a person who wants to learn new tools, processes and doesn’t mind documenting the processes and communications to ensure that we as a company are improving every day.

What we are looking for:

A Vertex Technical Project Manager is the backbone of any large field team, ensuring the team has the skills, resources and support to successfully execute projects. They are also adept at communicating with our internal team as well as clients to help clearly define their needs and drive new business.

What to expect:

Expect things to change rapidly and to grow exponentially! Expect to meet new people almost every day. Expect to learn new technology while it is being invented, not after. Plan to learn all our employees and clients’ needs and their roles within the company. Expect to learn and understand different cultures throughout the United States. Expect to be challenged every day with new ideas and new ways of completing our work. Expect to be tested and challenged on your contribution and skills. Most importantly expect to be part of our team and family.

What you will get:

You will get the ability to work in the exciting field of telecommunications and meet individuals who have dedicated their career to building the networks that connect people from all over the world.

• A spot on the best performing team in telecom project management
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop professionally with funding for additional training and education
• A very competitive salary
• Incredible benefits, including $450 company paid premiums (medical, dental AND life)
• Support for your future with retirement planning and annual profit sharing
• The tools to succeed, including company phone and technology resources (laptop, monitor)
• Discounts on your personal wireless service plans
• Personal Protective Equipment
• A chance to give back to the community as part of Vertex’s corporate social responsibility
• So much more

The Technical Project Manager is located in Littleton Colorado, our HQ office. Candidate will coordinate daily activities with client personnel and interface daily with client Vendors, General Contractors and Sub-Contractors. A program manager’s responsibilities include training, performance monitoring, planning, analyzing, and more general administrative duties to ensure that employees are working effectively and efficiently. If you enjoy working on a high volume of projects while mentoring and training staff and you have the skills required to complete complex telecommunication construction projects, this opportunity may be for you. Telecommunications experience is required. A program manager manages multiple projects, and sometimes multiple programs while a project manager manages the teams responsible for fulfilling the project and achieving its deliverables.

We believe that speaking the truth, doing what we say we are going to do and having passion for delivering an exceptional customer experience drives our success. If any of the paragraphs above moves you in a way to imagine a future where you are a leader, a mentor and someone who lives for execution then continue to read on.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Company Values

• Provide strong and consistent leadership, including setting the example through personal actions and behavior.
• Actively support the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards, while adhering to the Company’s and Client’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Promote Company Brand within the industry.
• Adhere to and exemplify Vertex Innovations, Inc. core values.

Responsibilities for Technical Project Manager- PMO

• Guides projects to successful completion while producing satisfied customers, maintaining profit margin and facilitating team growth across all disciplines at Vertex Innovations.
• Establish and implement training processes and strategies for all technical personnel related to projects.
• Drive complex projects and programs to achieve targeted and measured business goals and key objectives.
• Coordinate and schedule needed resources across multiple projects to align project requirements with business goals and objectives.
• Identify, monitor, report and escalate project-related issues to achieve timely resolution.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to mitigate impacts to project schedules and overall business objectives.
• Analyze, plan and develop requirements, specifications and standards in reference to scheduled projects.
• Oversee the daily tasks of technical personnel while ensuring all project team members are actively working toward established milestones.
• Must possess the ability to assess & evaluate new client requirements against the scope of the project, determining if a change request is needed as appropriate.
• Works with internal teams to document and execute these new requirements following Change Request processes.
• Maintains documentation as appropriate for each project, utilizing PMO tools as they are available (Project Plan, Issue Trackers, Agendas/Minutes).
• Hold regular technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects.
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for staff members required for specific projects or initiatives.
• Collaborate with the PMO manager, and other PMO team members to enhance and evolve project management processes and standards through agile processes.
• Work with sales teams as an SME for technical project requirements to develop accurate scopes of work.
• Collaborate with and be a resource as a SME for Cell Site Modifications (antenna, power, fiber, generator, structural upgrades and building/shelter augmentations) and Construction Projects
• Working knowledge of cell site transport facilities ordering and scheduling
• Understand Transport contracts (Lit Contracts, Dark Fiber Contracts)
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications for Technical Project Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or related technical field required
• Professional Project Management Certification from accredited intuition preferred
• At least five (5) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies and methods including agile and waterfall.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
• Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles
• Preferred experience in Cell Site Maintenance Projects/telecommunication construction projects
• Experience performing site walks with Landlord, Client, A&E and GC
• Experience documenting site modifications, fiber box locations, and conduit paths
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic understanding of Network Designs, and The Granite Database
• Ability to create document processes (SOP)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear in a potential noisy environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This full-time position is exempt. Days and hours of work may fluctuate based on needs of the client and the project. Minimum work requirement is 40 hours each week.

Travel Requirement

Flexibility to travel on an as needed basis as required by projects

If you are looking for a career opportunity to use your management and organization skills in the high growth field of wireless telecommunications this may be for you. Apply today!

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