Senior Project Manager

GCI's Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading multiple concurrent projects to completion by following project management methodology to initiate, plan, execute, control, test, report, and close out projects to specifications within deadlines and budget.

Project responsibilities include reviewing project requirements, design documents, business validation, and post-launch support.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS :

• Manage personnel resources within all internal engineering groups, consultants, and contractors.
• Work across multiple department lines, identifying resources needed both internally and externally, engaging professional design and engineering services, and general contractors.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and project schedules to include traditional Gantt and PET charts, etc.
• Validate project requirements, design documents, prepare and submit capital plan approvals, prepare project bid information.
• Ensure project documentation is current, accurate, and complete.
• Support and define project scopes with internal and external customers and oversee and participate in procurement of services and materials to include FFE.

COMPETENCIES :

• ACCOUNTABILITY : Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES : Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees the Basic Principles.
• COLLABORATION : Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
• COMMUNICATION : Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally.
• Excellent speaking and presentation skills : ability to present to a variety of audiences, including internal and external customers.
• Business case writing : ability to convert relevant data, benefits, costs, risks into valuable insights and create visuals that present the data in an easy-to-understand manner.
• COMPLIANCE : Follows internal controls; protects confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS : Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• DECISION MAKING : Uses sound, logical judgment based on data, research, and experience to choose an appropriate course of action.
• PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION : Analyzes workload and establishes appropriate priorities; sets measurable and achievable goals and objectives for the team.
• Cost Control critical : ensure project delivery is within cost constraints and manage project finances intelligently.
• Meeting Management : successfully plan, schedule, facilitate, keep discussions on course, and ensure that meetings achieve the desired outcomes.
• Project Recovery.
• RELIABILITY : Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
• RESULTS : Uses a combination of job knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
• Ability to lead, manage, and inspire a team and set the vision effectively.
• Utilize interpersonal skills to guide, direct, and influence others to achieve results.
• Demonstrated Risk, Contract, Quality, and Task Management.
• SAFETY & SECURITY : Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) to complete job duties effectively, such as using the company intranet and to accurately retrieve and input information into database or equivalent.

Level Definition

Position Title : Senior Project Manager

Grade : E09

Senior Project Manager is dependent upon having a funded position and on having a legitimate business need in the department.

This is not a natural progression path within the job family and must be approved by the department head and meet qualifications.

Requires the ability to perform highly complex and diverse duties under deadlines and operating constraints. Qualification is also based upon individual job performance.

Additional Job Requirements :

This is a senior level position functioning as the subject matter expert. Requires the ability to perform highly complex or unique special work assignments under deadlines and operating constraints.

Capable of performing the role of Project Manager for major company initiatives involving the coordination of activities of multiple business lines, departments, and technical disciplines.

Requires ability to coordinate complex technical issues and to develop plans and programs that implement large and complex corporate initiatives.

Provides leadership, oversight, and mentoring to junior project managers. Requires advanced working knowledge and technical expertise in area of responsibility and company policies / procedures.

Must be able to provide functional leadership.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Required : A combination of relevant work experience and / or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, industrial management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years professional project management / engineering experience to include developing project budgets and schedules.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).

Preferred :

• Master Certification in Project Management.
• Logistics and procurement experience.
• Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Required at ALL Levels

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :

This position requires driving a company-owned vehicle, company provided vehicle, or a personal vehicle on behalf of the company.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and successfully complete Defensive Driving course.

Must be able to drive when in remote communities and operate ATV-style vehicles if necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS :

• Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Majority of work is performed in Anchorage with projects both in and out of town where indoor and outdoor work may be required.
• Position requires travel to remote locations (which may include traveling in small aircraft) in Alaska for site surveys, meetings, and contract management / inspection purposes.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office / home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
• Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.

Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreement.

Drug Testing : Participation in a DOT or non-DOT drug and alcohol testing program may be required to satisfy conditions of a contract or proposed contract with a business partner or client.

This includes pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return to duty, and follow-up testing.

The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24 / 7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies.

Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to the immediate emergency.

As such, you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers, to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : At GCI, we foster a culture of inclusivity by nurturing an environment where the varied perspectives of our employees, customers, and fellow Alaskans are celebrated.

We add value to our community as we grow and empower a diverse workforce that provides equitable opportunity for every Trailblazer.

EEO : GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law.

DISCLAIMER : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.

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