Job Title: Project Manager (Technical)
Role Location: Orange County, (Hybrid 3 days in office)
Salary Band: USD 90,000 to 100,000
About the Role
The primary responsibility of this role is to estimate, plan and manage the installation and implementation of queue management systems, LiDAR sensors, people counter solutions, including integrated communication networks. You will liaise with key stakeholders internally and externally, communicating project progress, coordinating cabling, conduit and installation with contractors. You will proactively identify potential issues, work with key stakeholders to solve issues and to mitigate risks. You will work with partners and client procurement to secure necessary hardware. From time-to-time you will be required to access buildings and spaces, onsite. Moreover, this role requires flexibility to work across multiple global time zones in order to accommodate cross-functional teams, projects, and stakeholders worldwide.
This position will report to the VP, Technical Operations in Costa Mesa, US.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- End-to-end project management, own the project lifecycle from Statement of Work to final handover.
- Write Statements of Work, create requirements matrix, manage project scope;
- Ensure on-time completion according to specifications and within assigned budget;
- Identify and document project scope, key performance indicators and objectives;
- Identify resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities;
- Direct project budgets (CAPEX & OPEX), ensuring high quality delivery while eliminating scope creep;
- Plan network configurations and facilitate troubleshooting;
- Manage change requests and change orders;
- Design cross-functional stakeholder communication plans delivering updates to key business owners at regular cadence;
- Regularly review progress and ensure that key milestones are being met;
- Addresses problems through risk management and contingency planning and presents solutions and/or options to executive management;
- Must be available when needed and be ok with accommodating variable schedules and travel.
Skills Required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent;
- 3-5 years experience in customer-facing, technical project management for telecom, network, technical construction, electrical engineering, building services, or security systems;
- Experience interpreting Statements of Work;
- Track record of cross-functional project delivery;
- Experience managing budgets (CAPEX & OPEX), project plans and resource allocations;
- Track record of developing and delivering thoughtful, persuasive, error-free documentation and presentations;
- Proficient in project management tools such as Smartsheets, Wrike or Microsoft Project;
- Ability to discuss, write about, and present on the business application of technology;
Attributes:
- Thorough, highly organized with high attention to detail;
- Superb prioritization and decision-making skills;
- Ability to coordinate complex projects with demanding customers and short timelines;
- Collaborative but also independent and highly motivated;
Nice to have (But not Essential):
- PMP certification;
- Experience in aviation;
- Ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, schematics, blueprints, drawings and technical manuals is a plus;
- Experience in Logistics, Systems, & Technology. Designing, implementing, and scaling complex deployment systems and processes;
Our Benefits:
- Health and Vision Insurance
- 20 Days PTO
- 10 Days Personal Leave
- 401K matching at 12 months Service
- Birthday Leave
- Growth and Development
