Project Manager

Project Manager Job Description

Reporting to a Director or Program Manager, the Project Manager (PM) oversees all aspects of a project and is the primary point of contact for the customer.

This role ensures the execution of the client needs while delivering profitable results through the forecast, analysis, and management of project budgets.

The PM supervises their team through leadership and support to ensure the progression of the project in accordance with both the customer and Smartlink’s goals.

Primary responsibilities :

• Establish and maintain ongoing long-term relationships with clients by driving team to meet the customer goals.
• Oversee project to ensure the deliverables in line with clients’ current standards and procedures.
• Develop clear and detailed project plans that are achievable yet aggressive and in accordance with Smartlink’s strategy and business goals.
• Communicate project status to client through system updates and deployment meetings.
• Deliver consistent, profitable results tied to Smartlink’s financial calendar through the forecasting, analysis, and management of services project budgets.
• Maintain clear understating of customer and sub-contractor contracts, pay points and invoicing systems; ensure project progression by confirming milestones are billed accurately and timely.
• Develop project teams through tactical onboarding of new talent and development of internal talent; train internal disciplines to lead their sites consistent with Smartlink policy and procedure.
• Act as point of escalation for client and internal team.
• Direct the day-to-day work of team members through the provision of a structure and the creation and articulation of clear and measurable goals.
• Monitor the progress and results of the team, including contractors, and provide timely and effective evaluations and feedback.
• Work with team to maintain an accurate budget for each assigned site through ownership of approval of the cost and billing for all services projects.
• Provide annual, quarterly, weekly, and ad hoc reporting pertaining to services project activity.
• Contribute to Smartlink’s body of knowledge on process design, modeling, execution, monitoring, and optimization.
• Maintain professional, ethical, and company standards at all times.
• Champion Smartlink’s beliefs and values through everyday actions.

Job Requirements :

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to include coaching and development of future leaders.
• Strong financial leadership skills and proven experience in the analysis and management of budgets.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing project teams and programmatic work that involve high levels of collaboration.
• Extensive knowledge of the wireless industry and its practices including leasing, zoning, and construction.
• Ability to thoughtfully provide feedback and adapt behavior to feedback received.
• Results oriented with the ability to balance all business considerations.
• Strong demonstrated ability to prioritize, a commitment to tight deadlines, and problem resolution skills.
• Strong project management and timeline management skills.
• Proven excellence in managing large numbers of details and logistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent interpersonal, coaching, and negotiating skills.
• Proficient at MS Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and align business processes to organizational objectives.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, including maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Education and Experience :

• The ideal candidate will have 10 years of experience in the telecommunications industry; including experience in a lead role.
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and / or experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an added advantage, but not required.

Travel Requirements :

• Moderate travel (
12 hours ago