Project Manager - Transport/Optical

Candidate must reside in GA, FL, NC, SC or TN

Project Manager Role:
Responsible for project leadership across all designated projects with a focus on associated finances and project schedule which includes coordinating all deliverables and requirements across a broad cross-functional project team. Verify all projects are completed according to the underlying customer contract and agreed-upon timelines while complying with company code of conduct, policies, and procedures. Identify and lead mitigation of project risk while keeping key stakeholders informed. This role requires a clear and concise understanding of all project management principles: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing.

Responsibilities:
• Understand customer scope of work, goals, project timelines, and expected run rates
• Drive resource and logistical needs to stay ahead of project requirements
• Attend deployment customer meetings as a subject matter expert (SME) for company
• Ensure company and customer systems are maintained with accurate and reportable data
• Report project status against commitments and keep all stakeholders informed
• Resolve conflicts and drive issue resolution with all stakeholders
• Own financial accountability across all individuals and collection of assigned projects
• Manage risk, actions, issues, dependencies, scope creep and other work order changes according to contractual practices
• Escalate issues through internal lines of business and with customer management hierarchy
Expectations
• Customer Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Education/Certifications
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements
• Ciena project management required (or Cisco, DWDM, Sonet or Fujitsu)
• Minimum of five (5) + years of project management experience
• Experience managing project budgets or related financial experience
• Customer-facing project management experience a plus