Project Manager

• Manages customer-facing projects that are typically high in complexity, length, budget, risks, etc.
• Develops and manages detailed project plans that convey key activities, timelines, and resource requirements necessary to achieve project objectives.
• Managing large and diverse teams.
• Develops and manages project budget.
• Advises F5 management regarding the state of the projects, including progress, budget, schedule, quality other project metrics inclusive of KPI budget management.
• Ensuring agreed scope is delivered and managing Change Requests accordingly.
• Responsible for capturing and driving to resolution project risks and issues.
• Facilitates problem resolution and issue tracking.
• Maintains strong work standards, and promotes productivity, accountability and high morale.
• Actively develops processes and procedures in support of the Project Management activities.
• Works effectively with internal and external teams.
• Drives internal Support Teams to resolve solution/product issues.
• Develops and maintains resource requirements to support the current and upcoming projects.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to and lead change.
• Provides ongoing reconciliation between long-term goals and short-term actions.
• Presents information on projects, initiatives or other relevant subjects to peers, teams and upper management.
• Assumes a leadership role in educating the business and technical community on Project and Program management processes and areas of expertise.

What you will bring:

• 8+ years Project Management experience, at least 2 of those in a telco service provider environment
• PMP, a similar certification or 10+ years of experience in SI Project Management
• Experience managing Systems Integration projects
• Proven track record of managing large scale, customer-facing projects
• Proficient with project management practices and tools
• Proficient in creating complex project schedules in MS Project
• Advanced to expert level organizational, analytical, and execution skills.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into Customer needs.
• Proven ability to manage a variety of business, internal, and vendor resources
• Advanced to Expert level written & verbal communication as well as in presentation skills
• Advanced to Expert level interpersonal skills and collaborative work style; expert in negotiations and conflict management.
• Proven demonstration of initiative and ability to advance projects while managing multiple initiatives
• Dedicated to meeting and delivering on project objectives
• Advanced understanding of the MS Office Tools (MS Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Advanced understanding of Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Discipline (Integration, Scope, Time, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk Management, Procurement)