Project Manager - Urgent Role

Company : Raise

Job Type : Full Time

Syracuse, Ny

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Job Description - Project Manager - Urgent Role

We are looking to hire a resourceful Project Manager to join our all-star team at Raise in Syracuse, NY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Manager is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in planning, project management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Project Manager at Raise today!

We're Hiring! Our key client is hiring and looking to add a Project Manager to their Transformative Innovation team. Please check the description below and reach out to us for more details if you are interested.
Job Title: Project Manager Pay Rate: $55-$70/hr. on w2 Job Location: Syracuse, NY Work Type: Remote, East Coast (preferably driving distance from NY) MA as well . New York once a month. Duration: 6 - month contract (with possible extension)
Job Overview:

The Project Manager will manage and drive the delivery of a portfolio of operational telecom projects in New York including copper-to-fiber transition, and the retirement of DS0-level circuits.
This role will be directly involved in coordinating collaborative activities between all internal and external stakeholders, analyzing and monitoring project financials and milestones, and developing strategies for devices, applications and solutions to mitigate project specific "risks."
There is also a potential for involvement with coordination efforts around our Telecommunications Operations Management System (TOMS), which is a software application intended to help in planning, designing, engineering, and maintaining our Telecom network end-to-end connectivity.
The individual will be responsible for coordinating with groups within the company's NY territories, as well as collaboration with the team in North East.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development of operational telecom program strategies and manage project delivery of the portfolio of NY telecom programs.
Coordinate with diverse stakeholder groups, including but not limited to engineering groups (telecom engineering, substation, civil, etc.), planning & asset management (distribution and transmission), project and program management, field construction and operations, procurement, and IT as needed.
Ensure material is specified and ordered to enable fast-paced construction schedules.
Development and management of detailed program schedules in P6 with well-defined responsibilities between engineering, operations, procurement and other key stakeholders. Seek opportunities for aligning or bundling work to achieve capital efficiencies.
Support resource coordination for engineering and field resourcing, assist with outsourcing as needed.
Coordinate the delivery of program specific training and communication based on regional, departmental, or project needs.
Maintain a record of program risks and issues.
The program manager will need to drive risk and issue resolution.
Consolidate lessons learned and ensure incorporation back into the respective group.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering discipline and/or significant relevant project management, engineering and construction experience.
7+ years experience with project management or equivalent relevant experience.
Certified Project Management Professional preferred.
Experience with successful delivery of complex projects and possess team leadership skills.
Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives, and town/city officials in a positive collaborative manner.
Knowledge of power system operations, electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, engineering economics, and familiarity with legal, purchasing, and utility accounting regulations is preferred.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. Bottom-line oriented, budget-conscious, metric/measurement driven.
Ability to create a high energy team climate whereby team members are able to discuss relevant issues freely and where there is a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. both external and internal).
Strong skills in: negotiations, presentation, program management, interpersonal & written communication, and critical analysis.
Exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.

Ian Martin PBC dba Raise is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, gender identity, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ian Martin PBC dba Raise is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

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