Sr Technical Project Manager

<p><u><b>Job Description:</b></u></p><p>At Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace. </p><p></p><p>We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of these states (AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT).</p><p></p><p>The Technical Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to the required standards of budget, timeline, materials, and scope. They must develop comprehensive project plans that meet technology needs and align with corporate goals. Technical Project Managers are expected to be highly technical, have a thorough understanding of the project work, and coordinate team managers and technical personnel throughout all stages of the project. Technical Project Managers are expected to review and implement workflow and scoping improvements in support of continuous improvement and successful project execution.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>What you will do to contribute to the company's success</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Direct activities of the project team’s execution with a focus on efficiency, quality, and visibility.</li><li>Create and manage leadership visibility aspects of projects such as reporting on budget revisions and project timelines.</li><li>Coordinate project material availability, consumption, and reporting.</li><li>Review new and existing processes for improvement opportunities</li><li>Anticipate and review resource constraints and demands associated with project execution</li><li>Serve as point of escalation for all project prioritization and issues</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or equivalent from four-year college or technical school) in field such as Engineering or Technology and five years related experience.</li><li>Masters degree preferred. Equivalent experience can substitute for education.</li><li>Background in telecommunications technical project management and engineering preferred.</li><li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. </li><li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.</li><li>Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.</li><li>Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts.</li><li>Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. </li><li>Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations</b></p><ul><li>PMP certification preferred</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Other Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Previous experiences in project management; Fiber or HFC Outside Plant, Telecommunications technologies such as PON or DOCSIS, Experience with Site Tracker and/or other project management and workflow software platforms.</li><li>Familiarity with Telecommunications equipment, design and construction techniques</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Core Competencies </b></p><ul><li><b>Committed: </b>Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities. </li><li><b>Helpful:</b> Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy. </li><li><b>Proactive:</b> Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding. </li><li><b>Personal: </b>Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations. </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Benefits</b></p><p>Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as: </p><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start! </li><li>Life insurance (self, spouse, children)</li><li>Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days) </li><li>401(k) - 100% company match (match program starts immediately, up to 5% of eligible compensation)</li><li>Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Additional Perks </b></p><ul><li>Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year) </li><li>Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S. </li><li>Associate recognition & awards programs</li><li>Advancement opportunities </li><li>Collaborative work environment </li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Our Commitment</b></p><p>Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.</p><p>Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.<br> </p><p><b>Pre-hire Processes</b></p><p>Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career. </p><p></p><p></p><p>#LI-XY1</p>

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