PROJECT MANAGER

Lumos Networks provides high-speed fiber internet, wall-to-wall Wi-Fi, voice, and streaming TV services to residential and small business customers in VA as well as in NC, where we’re known as NorthState.

We are searching for a talented and motivated Project Manager to join our team.  In this position the Project Manager will be responsible for the launch and life cycle management of assigned projects to meet revenue, profit, sales and customer satisfaction objectives.  This position requires a combination of technical and business skills.  The successful candidate will have project management job experience, as well as an understanding of strategic planning, finance, project management, operations and engineering, billing systems, and field sales.
 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple large scale, cross-functional projects.

• Manage projects to ensure that life, functionality, and growth requirements are met.

• Manage scope and mitigate risk across projects.

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures related to Project management.

• Manage project budgets. Proactively engage with project funding organizations to assure proper funding is available for projects and assure budget information is managed and reported in accordance with Lumos methodologies.

• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external agencies.

• Implement project reviews and quality assurance procedures in accordance with Lumos methodology to ensure profitable and successful execution of projects as measured by organizational goals and customer satisfaction.

• Identify and manage project issues across multiple projects.

• Manage client and third-party engagements as required by project demands and needs.

• Provide verbal feedback regarding processes, methods, technologies, proposed solutions, etc.

• Assure that new projects are deployed according to standards while minimizing cost.

• Coach/train project managers.

• Represent the business unit in meetings that affect workflows and daily team functions.

• Produce productivity reports for various groups.

Qualifications and Technical skills:

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree with Project Management/PMP credentials desired and/or equivalent PM experience.

• 5+ years of experience pertaining to the telecommunications industry desired.

• 5+ years of experience with telecommunications network technologies, protocols, and operations desired

• Project Management experience required

• Computer Skills - (Microsoft Office) Word, Excel, and Project.

   

Key Competencies:  Ability to plan, develop and coordinate multiple projects. Demonstrated clear, informative, persuasive and collaborative verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment. Must exhibit honesty, integrity and courtesy in all interactions. Must possess strong work ethic in supporting customer needs, responding promptly and consistently.

Location:

Waynesboro, Daleville, or Covington VA; High Point, NC

“This position will be filled as level I, II or III, depending on skills sets and qualifications”

Benefits: Includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym Reimbursement, Paid vacation/holiday leave and more…  Please visit our company website at Segra.com.