Project Manager Engineering

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

Brightspeed is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Engineering & Construction Program Management team As Senior Project Manager, you will support PMs teams that are responsible for supporting system exits/transitions, project management, right of way, fiber build, and the direct organization.

The position will be a critical part of the Engineering and Construction team that will collaboratively manage complex and long-duration type projects and PM tools. This role has C Suite exposure and requires strong business acumen, strong data analytics, the ability to define and implement groundbreaking ideas, to work within a fast-moving environment to rapidly deliver support and services that have a broad business impact, and a desire to have an industry wide impact.

As a Senior Project Manager Engineering & Construction, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead support and advisor to the Senior Manager of Engineering & Construction and lead cross-functional teams with others.
• Oversee development and monitoring tools, reports, and dashboards to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Track milestone activities for highly complex projects/programs across multiple lines of business both internal and external.
• Create, deploy, and maintain requirements from various organizational swim lanes for tools consisting of Smartsheet, Excel, and flexibility to embrace other system software.
• Cross integration of systems to harvest data in providing analytics and real-time support to the program management team.
• Ensure compliance requirements are adhered to for all regulatory obligations.
• Ensure projects meet network readiness dates within budget allotments.
• Create presentations to support leadership and C-Suite teams.
• Provide direct support in aiding VP and their teams.
• Collaborates with network leadership and business domain leadership to design and implement future state processes that achieve program goals, and end-to-end process engineering objectives.
• Communicate training-based communications, flash documents, M&Ps and related job aids to stakeholders and their teams.

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• 10+ years telecommunication experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical work experience
• Ability to facility project creation and management in standard PM tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, JIRA, etc.)
• Experience with Telcom Network Design systems (IQGeo, GIS, SmallWorld)
• Usability & understanding of data visualization tools (PowerBI, Power Apps)
• Vendor & Contract Administration
• Ability to create complex Methods & Procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft (More specifically Power Point & Excel), Adobe, and related systems
• Ability to analyze data to drive strategic business decisions is key.
• Ability to build a cohesive relationship with multiple departments through training, development, and accountability.

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Master's degree and/or related work experience
• Knowledgeable of SAP, Fireworks, BidMaster, LeaseNet, Costar, JDS, WFMT, NDS, CLM, APO, FT3, ARMOR, MARTENS
• Experience with Regulatory subsidy compliance.

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Remote - primarily office-based, use of computer/office equipment
• travel percentage – up to 4x a year

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Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area who are interested in a hybrid remote/office work arrangement. As always, however, we are also open to providing sensible remote options to talent outside of the Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play, and connect

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:

• Brightspeed's Privacy Notice for California Residents
• Brightspeed's Privacy Notice

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact to initiate the accommodations process.

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:

• Brightspeed's Privacy Notice for California Residents
• Brightspeed's Privacy Notice