In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
Seeking an experienced and highly skilled Broadband Project Manager to lead and manage complex projects. This role plans, directs, and coordinates activities and resources aligned with projects to ensure that the goals and objectives of each project are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.
Essential Duties:
- Lead and manage projects focused on broadband strategies and solutions
- Provide expert advice and guidance to clients on broadband strategies, technologies, and best practices
- Create and manage detailed project plans, resource allocations, timelines and budgets; monitor progress to ensure successful and timely project delivery
- Manage project risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure consulting project success
- Provide technical guidance and support to consulting project teams, leveraging network engineering expertise
- Oversee/conduct broadband market assessments and feasibility studies to support consulting recommendations
- Prepare and present detailed reports and documentation required
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and service providers, to ensure consulting project goals are met
- Collaborate with team leadership and other executive stakeholders
- Support business development activities including growing portfolios of services for existing clients
- Generate and/or approve purchase orders, billing, credits
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, technologies, current and future applications, and best practices related to broadband and connectivity
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- 5-7 years project management experience in broadband or related consulting
- Solid understanding of project and program management methodologies
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to broadband
- Comprehensive background or understanding of broadband policy, federal funding programs, digital equity/opportunity, workforce development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in project management software and tools
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to manage consulting project risks and issues
- Ability to prepare and present detailed reports and documentation
- Proven track record of effective communication, both written and verbal, complemented by strong presentation skills. Ability to engage with internal teams, clients, subconsultants, and vendors.
- Technical knowledge of broadband with an in-depth understanding of fiber optic, fixed and mobile wireless, cable, satellite and other telecommunications networks
- Excellent listening, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- Creative thinker with the capacity to conceptualize innovative solutions
- Process-driven approach to work
- Demonstrated competence in managing change effectively
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite, including Teams
- A professional attitude with a strong passion for contributing to the advancement of America’s information infrastructure, leveraging expertise in wireline and wireless communications technologies.
Why CommScope:
CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo