Senior Project Manager
Apply NowCompany: Comtech Telecom
Location: Annapolis, MD 21401
Description:
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Salary: $90,000-$95,000
Location: U.S., Remote
At Comtech, public safety communications management is not a sideline, it's our single focus. Our user-centric, multimedia 9-1-1 call handling and management solutions are built on more than 30 years of research and innovation in the application of advanced hardware and software technologies for public safety. Today, our 9-1-1 solutions support thousands of agencies affecting millions of lives annually. From dense urban environments to state, provincial, and national deployments, our solutions are trusted to streamline 9-1-1 call handling and management processes and enable more efficient collection of critical information in emergency situations.
Comtech Telecommunications Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will be in charge of project delivery/deployment, in organizing our ongoing projects. This task involves monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner. Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects including closing out according to timelines, scope, and budget management. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will work with Solacom Business Partners to assist in defining the project's objectives and oversee delivery and quality control throughout its life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage medium to large scale projects.
Manage multiple project assignments in parallel to ensure timely delivery.
Manage both Telecom and IT Infrastructure projects of varying degrees of complexity and size.
Execute on project management policies, guidelines and program parameters.
Determine, establish, track and manage project schedule timing and resource allocation to ensure targets are reached.
Coordinate prioritization of projects to ensure consistency with corporate strategies.
Report and monitor project budgets and statuses.
Problem resolution and escalation management
Conduct project status meetings.
Perform root cause analysis, issues management and conflict resolution.
Maintain regular communications among organization leaders
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Develop and manage Project Charters, Project Plans, Schedules, and Risk Management Plan.
Manage overall project budgets.
Oversee integration and alignment of resources (internal & external) schedules.
Skills/Qualifications:
Diploma in technology or equivalent or a bachelor's degree in a related field of study
A minimum of 10 years' experience working in Project Management and experience managing projects as a Delivery/Deployment Project Manager directly overseeing customer projects
Understanding of project ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) infrastructure requirements, including: Networking & telecommunications; Hardware, Operating systems & Applications.
Ability to work in a controlled PMO structure with defined processes.
Information and systems security; Business risk & continuity planning.
PMP or CAPM preferred (a certificate in PM will be considered for those with excellent track records)
Experience in customer facing role and excellent presentation and listening skills.
Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills interacting with a wide range of IT and management professionals, including executives.
Proficient communicating at all levels within an organization.
Extremely organized and capable of tracking, managing and resolving issues on multiple activities.
Ability to proactively identify and implement risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies to ensure program success.
Strong analytical, negotiation, problems solving and process thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, coordination and organizational skills.
Excellent presentation and listening skills.
General knowledge of data center technologies, Telecom and IP networks
Proficient in the use in the Microsoft Suite including MS Project, JIRA and Smartsheet.
High degree of tenacity and persistence to get tasks completed on schedule.
Ability to deal with change and learn new technology and processes. Determine priorities, make decisions, and implement management systems.
Ability to work with different groups (internal and external) to build consensus.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary: $90,000-$95,000
Location: U.S., Remote
At Comtech, public safety communications management is not a sideline, it's our single focus. Our user-centric, multimedia 9-1-1 call handling and management solutions are built on more than 30 years of research and innovation in the application of advanced hardware and software technologies for public safety. Today, our 9-1-1 solutions support thousands of agencies affecting millions of lives annually. From dense urban environments to state, provincial, and national deployments, our solutions are trusted to streamline 9-1-1 call handling and management processes and enable more efficient collection of critical information in emergency situations.
Comtech Telecommunications Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager who will be in charge of project delivery/deployment, in organizing our ongoing projects. This task involves monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner. Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects including closing out according to timelines, scope, and budget management. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will work with Solacom Business Partners to assist in defining the project's objectives and oversee delivery and quality control throughout its life cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage medium to large scale projects.
Manage multiple project assignments in parallel to ensure timely delivery.
Manage both Telecom and IT Infrastructure projects of varying degrees of complexity and size.
Execute on project management policies, guidelines and program parameters.
Determine, establish, track and manage project schedule timing and resource allocation to ensure targets are reached.
Coordinate prioritization of projects to ensure consistency with corporate strategies.
Report and monitor project budgets and statuses.
Problem resolution and escalation management
Conduct project status meetings.
Perform root cause analysis, issues management and conflict resolution.
Maintain regular communications among organization leaders
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Develop and manage Project Charters, Project Plans, Schedules, and Risk Management Plan.
Manage overall project budgets.
Oversee integration and alignment of resources (internal & external) schedules.
Skills/Qualifications:
Diploma in technology or equivalent or a bachelor's degree in a related field of study
A minimum of 10 years' experience working in Project Management and experience managing projects as a Delivery/Deployment Project Manager directly overseeing customer projects
Understanding of project ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) infrastructure requirements, including: Networking & telecommunications; Hardware, Operating systems & Applications.
Ability to work in a controlled PMO structure with defined processes.
Information and systems security; Business risk & continuity planning.
PMP or CAPM preferred (a certificate in PM will be considered for those with excellent track records)
Experience in customer facing role and excellent presentation and listening skills.
Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills interacting with a wide range of IT and management professionals, including executives.
Proficient communicating at all levels within an organization.
Extremely organized and capable of tracking, managing and resolving issues on multiple activities.
Ability to proactively identify and implement risk mitigation and issue resolution strategies to ensure program success.
Strong analytical, negotiation, problems solving and process thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, coordination and organizational skills.
Excellent presentation and listening skills.
General knowledge of data center technologies, Telecom and IP networks
Proficient in the use in the Microsoft Suite including MS Project, JIRA and Smartsheet.
High degree of tenacity and persistence to get tasks completed on schedule.
Ability to deal with change and learn new technology and processes. Determine priorities, make decisions, and implement management systems.
Ability to work with different groups (internal and external) to build consensus.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.