Strategic Business Project Management Manager

Day Wireless Systems is hiring a Strategic Business Project Management Manager to oversee project scheduling, pricing, and technical performance across construction and systems projects. The role leads project teams, manages budgets and timelines, addresses project risks, and supports successful delivery to clients; it may also assist with business development.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of project managers, coordinators, and support staff to ensure the successful execution of projects
• Develop and implement project management processes and best practices to optimize efficiency and productivity
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and operations, to define project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Establish project timelines, milestones, and budgets, and monitor progress against these parameters
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery and take proactive measures to address them
• Conduct regular project status meetings with stakeholders to provide updates and address any concerns or issues
• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies and standards, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements
• Foster a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the project management team
• Review project deliverables with the project team before passing on to the client
• Assist with management of project budget
• Set and manage client expectations and day-to-day interaction
• Develop and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Liaison with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions to senior management and other key stakeholders
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members
• Serves as key participant in meetings with co-workers, customers, vendors, other stakeholders. Confronts and addresses issues openly and quickly, tactfully communicates difficult and sensitive information

Requirements:

• Technical Skills: RF Design, Project Management concepts, DAS knowledge and ideally experience
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, good communication skills, verbal and written, good persuasion and negotiation skills, Ability to troubleshoot issues/problems, Ability to learn new technologies and hardware quickly, Ability to work effectively with customers and suppliers
• Meticulous approach to producing high-quality results, Results orientation with a strong focus on meeting challenging customer commitments
• Intimate knowledge of propagation modeling and tools, Fundamental understanding of the physics behind RF wave propagation theory
• Excellent customer interface skills working with providers and customers, Ability to use basic office applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, AutoCAD Lite, Outlook/Email, Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 5 + years of experience in project management within the construction and system fields, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, stakeholders, and team members
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Valid Driver's License
• Certified associate in project management (CAPM) / Project Management Professional (PMP) credential
• Master's degree a plus
• Ideal experience: Communication site development, tower construction, system design, wireless networks, and 911 emergency dispatch centers