Job Description

Description

Overview Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for an Director, PMO to join our team and help us achieve our vision to connect America. This position is responsible for leading and continuously improving project management services to assist in paving the way for additional, structured turnkey telecommunications-related services to its customers. Responsibilities: • Develops and oversees all PMO functions throughout the organization with focus on Company congruency, efficiency, accuracy and superior customer service; • Maintains regular and consistent communication with Management team members throughout the organization as they relate to the efficient execution of the Company's contractual agreements; • Runs and analyzes meaningful and timely reports using key performance indicators to hold PMO team members accountable to the health of their assigned project(s); • Spearheads organizational-level process improvement efforts by appropriately assessing and gaining organizational buy-in from stakeholders. Leads change management efforts to effectively implement approved changes; • In cooperation with local PMO management groups, assists in addressing customer issues as they arise and when necessary; • Holds local PMO Managers accountable to appropriate controls and overall PMO group management in spirit of maintaining organizational congruence while ensuring contractual compliance and customer satisfaction; • Analyzes, identifies and establishes critical path points with the assistance and involvement of other managerial stakeholders throughout the organization and works to eliminate bottle-neck and hand-off obstacles; • Proactively identifies and resolves potential issues before they become problems; • Monitors and participates in weekly project level status calls with the customer as needed; • Travel throughout the footprint as necessary (approx 10%); • Other duties as assigned Who we are looking for… • Bachelor’s Degree in an industry-related Engineering or Project Management field and • 12+ years experience specifically related to OSP Telecommunications services or other utility-related industry is required; • Experience creating and managing a Project Management Plan; • PMP or PgMP Certification is strongly preferred; • Experience with MS Project managing computer-based systems across multiple projects with resource driven, critical path management and earned value scheduling methodologies or similar; • Strong negotiator and consensus builder; • Proven leadership in a cross functional team environment; • Proficient word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and cloud-based computer skills are required. Working knowledge of Google suite of applications strongly preferred; • Understanding of the project life cycle as defined by PMI; • Ability to apply project management concepts, and methodologies; • Proficient understanding of financial practices and principles; • Proficient Technical Writing • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance What you’ll get… • Remote Work Environment • Weekly Paychecks • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans • Flexible Spending Accounts • Short and Long Term Disability • Supplemental Life and AD&D • 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match • Stock Purchase Plan • Company Discounts • Legal Insurance • Paid Time Off and Holidays Who we are... We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people. We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management. We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us! Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories. 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