Engineering Project Manager

Position Overview

The Project Manager (PM) will be a key strategy development and execution partner in FiberLight's continued growth as a top fiber provider. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to provide project management and support capabilities to new and ongoing projects across the company. The PM will work directly with leadership and key project stakeholders to ensure delivery across multiple projects and workstreams, driving change in all areas. This is a unique opportunity to play an integral role in FiberLight's continued growth as a best-in-class fiber provider. FiberLight is a mid-size commercial fiber provider operating mainly in Texas and the Southeast.

Essential Job Functions

The PM will be responsible for leading and managing cross-functional project teams to drive organizational improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with business leaders to structure and prioritize key business initiatives across the organization.
• Facilitate the gathering of project requirements and drive decision-making within project teams.
• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets/business cases.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues (especially across functions).
• Provide analytical and thought leadership support to the executive team in long-term planning.
• Coordinate and manage project resources, including project team members and external vendors (as necessary)
• Monitor and measure project success, communicating status and key updates to relevant stakeholders on a consistent basis.
• Support and work towards a clear vision for the best-in-class, future-state version of FiberLight.

Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
• Bachelor's degree or Similar Military Experience in Project Management, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience with a strong background in commercial project management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage and motivate project teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional experience with MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint to display information and present to leadership

Other Skills/Abilities

• Experience with telecom operations, ideally in a B2B setting
• Experience or familiarity with conducting project management through Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Projects
• Experience with Tableau and/or PowerBI
• Solution-oriented with a strong ability to identify issues, structure problems, and drive to solutions

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and reach
• Must be bale to drive a motor vehicle
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must have visual acuity
• Must be able to lift 0-25 pounds