Responsibilities

This Project Management position is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing medium and large scale network projects in a multi-department, multi-vendor infrastructure. These projects may include market integrations, switch/cell integrations and build outs, antenna modifications, deployments, and others.

• Responsible for driving momentum and managing large-scale engineering projects using Project Management tools (e.g., MS Project) to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner, within overall budget.
• Work closely with a variety of groups both within and outside the Network Teams (including RF Design, Cell, Switch & Data Engineering, Transport, Real Estate, Operations, System Performance, Inventory, Translations, Technical Support, Headquarters and Area Planning).
• Align deliverable timelines while mitigating scope creep and schedule slippages
• Create and facilitate accurate and appropriate communications for all stakeholders
• Maintain Master Site Plan
• Identify and Eliminate Process Gaps
• Foster communication and collaboration of cross functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills working with a broad range of management, departments and individual personalities.
• Maintain high performance level under varying degrees of pressure and uncertainty.
• Prepare weekly/monthly project status reporting for all managed projects.
• Track and report construction in progress (CIP) forecast dollars
• Manage internal and external vendors to meet targeted network milestones and integration dates.
• Support corporate initiatives for engineering and ensure adherence to network engineering standards.
• Coordinate and lead regular project meetings to keep the team abreast of (as well as track) overall status, changes, issues, risks and major milestones.
• Establish contingency plans as needed throughout the duration of all projects.
• Coordinate Lessons Learned post-mortem discussions to document and improve efficiencies of similar projects going forward.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required, along with five or more years technical experience in the cellular or telecommunications industry. Project Management background preferred.
• Excellent Project Management skills and experience (PMP Certification preferred)
• Working knowledge of Project Management Institute (PMI) processes
• Knowledge of wireless network architecture preferred, to include hardware knowledge and experience of Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson LTE infrastructure, Voicemail platforms and Cisco / Juniper Routers.
• Solid understanding of telecommunications industry standards preferred, functions and platforms such as: Ethernet backhaul, Microwave, Multiplexer and Transport equipment, Industry Regulatory requirements, cellular hardware and connectivity.
• Persuasive Communication Skills - Communicates effectively verbally and in writing (in a clear and concise manner). Applies appropriate grammar and listens attentively. Presents ideas in a logical, compelling manner in both small and large group settings. Courteous, while persistent, in sharing and collecting information.
• Knowledge of budgeting techniques, principals, and practices in public or private organizations
• Strong understanding of budgeting process for cellular deployment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong Decision-making and leadership abilities (especially as it pertains to providing direction to teams that do not directly report to you). Appropriately use all available information and data.
• A Positive 'Can Do' attitude. Must work efficiently with limited guidance / daily supervision.
• Must be flexible, willing to learn, comfortable with change, and able to work with a high volume of projects
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Must have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Must be a team player. Excellent interpersonal skills are mandatory (including the ability to interact with technical & non-technical teams). Displays a high level of involvement and commitment towards team's success.
• Anticipates future workload and prepares accordingly. Recognizes impact of decisions upon the rest of the organization, receives broad guidance and is accountable for project results.
• Engages in group activities, translates functional/operational goals into team goals, establishes and modifies processes as needed to meet new challenges, demonstrates original thinking, openness to change and alternative solutions.
• Leads by example, demonstrates company values and policies, initiates action; assumes ownership for decisions and results.
• Flexibility - Embraces change, Adapts communication style to setting, Investigates and implements alternate approaches to resolve difficult problems.
• Ability to maintain various projects, priorities, budgets, and schedules
• High proficiency in lateral and vertical reporting
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft SharePoint
• Knowledge of Verizon Wireless processes and tools preferred. (i.e. Network Flow / Siterra, XNG / Granite, etc)
• Flexibility with work hours and occasional traveling including overnight stays

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Verizon is a Federal Contractor
• Verizon requests veteran priority referrals
• Verizon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer M/F/Disability/Vet.