Telecom Project Manager (Remote in Upstate New York)

Syracuse, NY 13601

Posted: 02/09/25 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: IT - Project Manager Job Number: 6887 Pay Rate: 50.00

Job Description

Please no 3rd parties or C2C. 
Must be a US Permanent Resident or Citizen.
We are unable to sponsor currently.


Location: Syracuse, NY (Remote in Upstate New York)
Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour depending on experience

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Utility Telecommunications Project Manager to lead a portfolio of operational telecommunications projects, including the transition from copper to fiber infrastructure and the retirement of legacy circuits. This role is crucial in coordinating efforts among various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring financial and milestone tracking, and developing strategic solutions to mitigate project-specific risks. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the strategic development and execution of operational telecom programs.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups, including engineering teams, project management, operations, procurement, and IT.
  • Ensure timely procurement of materials to meet project deadlines.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules using scheduling tools such as P6, aligning responsibilities across various teams.
  • Manage resource allocation for engineering and field teams, including outsourcing coordination when necessary.
  • Organize program-specific training and communication efforts to meet regional and departmental requirements.
  • Identify, document, and drive resolution of project risks and issues.
  • Capture and implement lessons learned to enhance future project execution.
Qualifications:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, with significant project management and construction experience.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 4 years' experience managing utilities or telecommunication projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver complex projects and lead teams.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in scheduling software such as P6.
  • Knowledge of power systems, telecommunications engineering, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
Certifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Soft Skills:
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Proactive approach with excellent collaboration skills across various stakeholders, including regulatory representatives and local authorities.
  • A commitment to fostering a positive team environment and continuous improvement.
  • Strong skills in negotiation, presentation, communication, and critical analysis.
  • High personal standards of integrity and commitment.

Why Join Us?
  • Opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects that contribute to modernizing telecommunications systems.
  • Work with a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.

ISSI Technology Professionals celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

Job Requirements

P6

Meet Your Recruiter

John Berardi
Recruiter

John joined ISSI in 2014. He is a graduate of Le Moyne College with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. John has 8 years of experience in telecommunications and IT services with his most recent role being Senior Account Executive. John brings extensive IT knowledge in network and infrastructure to ISSI and specializes in recruiting professionals in those disciplines, as well as IT Security Professionals.

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