Project Manager

At Connect Holding LLC, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing the highest-speed fiber optic internet experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

And by the way, Connect Holding LLC is our name for now; stay tuned for our brand launch!

Learn more about what we're doing here!

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of deployment projects. This includes working with Engineers, Network Monitoring Specialists, Operations leaders, design build vendors and other team members. You will make a significant and immediate impact leading complex, multi-disciplinary fiber build projects from start to finish – working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross functional partners across the company and outside the company.

Your projects will often span states, countries, and time zones. It’s your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. You will develop and manage the project budget, schedule, and operating procedures, mentor staff on business acumen, professional growth, business growth, and corporate strategies, and gather and report consolidated project status and financial information.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

· Lead the planning and implementation of projects and be accountable for execution within the defined project constraints

· Facilitate the definition of project goals, tasks, and resource requirements; resolve or assist in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects.

· Coordinate internal resources and Telco Operators/third parties/vendors for the execution of projects; involve all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

· Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

· Develop detailed project plans/methods to monitor and track progress

· Ensure resource availability and allocation

· Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

· Perform risk management to minimize project risks

· Present oral and written reports defining plans, problems, and resolutions to appropriate levels of management

· Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes while successfully managing the relationship with the clients and all other stakeholders

· Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

· Monitor and report on budgeted project expenditures

· Provide weekly reports on activities and project status

· Efficiently manages assigned projects to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction

· Continuously improves project management practices based on lessons learned in the design and implementation processes

· Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

· Collaborate with others in open and productive dialogues across cross functional teams’ initiatives

· Recommend changes or policies to increase department effectiveness and customer satisfaction

· Recognize and act on new opportunities while maintaining focus on the company goals, customer accounts and program/project objectives

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE

· Bachelor’s degree Telecom, Operations Leadership, Business, or related field

· 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross team projects

· 7+ years of strong technical experience, preferably in telecommunications or engineering

· Successful teamwork experience and demonstrated leadership abilities

· Field project management of design/build and installation of fiber products

· Must be able to read, understand and apply technical standards Understanding of network technologies such as MDF, IDF Servers, Router, Switches, Wireless Access

· Must be able to understand, interpret, relay, and conduct technical network discussions

· Familiarity with fiber technology relating to engineering, construction, installation, and network monitoring a final product

· Knowledge of MDF, IDF Servers, Router, Switches, Fiber, and copper cabling

· Strong technical skills in data equipment such as routers, switches, and wireless LAN

· Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in Telecom service delivery standards

· Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

· Quick learner with excellent written & verbal communication and analytical problem-solving skills

· Solid organizational skills with attention to detail, multi-task, and cope with deadlines

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

· Proficient in project planning and life cycle development tools

· Certified Project Manager (IAPM)

BONUS POINTS FOR:

· Deep familiarity with fiber technology relating to engineering, construction, installation, and network monitoring a final product

· Fiber Optic Splice knowledge, experience a plus

· Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PM

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce.

We meet you where you are...wherever you are, by providing sensible remote and hybrid work arrangements.

Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health.

We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result.

A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Connect Holding LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer