Des Moines, IA
Workplace Type: Office
Employment Type: Salaried
TelCom is currently seeking a driven and experienced Project Management (PMO) Manager.
In this role, you will be responsible for the full completion of projects and programs, overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle within a turn-key environment. You will rely heavily on your extensive industry experience and expert judgment to plan, organize, and execute a variety of complex projects. Successful experience leading large, complex turn-key programs is essential for this role.
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
What you'll do- End-to-End Program Ownership: Manage and oversee all phases of the project lifecycle from intake to completion in a turn-key environment.
- Job Intake & Initial Review: Direct the new job intake process and conduct thorough desktop reviews to assess scope and feasibility.
- Documentation & Scope Management: Prepare, review, and process work order change forms accurately.
- Risk & Permitting Oversight: Proactively identify potential roadblocks, evaluate permitting requirements, and secure necessary approvals to keep projects moving forward.
- Execution & Dispatch: Efficiently issue out jobs to field teams and contractors.
- Progress Tracking & Communication: Maintain continuous communication with field supervisors to gather updates, track construction progress, and ensure deadlines and standards are met.
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What you'll needEducation & Experience:- Bachelor's Degree in an industry-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and working experience (Postgraduate degree preferred).
- 4-7 years of experience in delivering OSP (Outside Plant) Telecommunications services or utility-related industry experience.
- 4-7 years of experience directly managing a team of direct reports.
- PMP or PgMP Certification preferred.
Technical & Professional Skills:- Applied knowledge of the project lifecycle as defined by PMI, including project management methodologies and financial principles/practices.
- Mastery of scheduling methodology, Critical Path Methodology (CPM), and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Proficient in technical writing, organizational systems, and standard business software, including Google Applications (Mail, Sheets, Docs), Bluebeam Power PDF, and Smartsheet.
Leadership & Soft Skills:- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels (upstream, downstream, and external stakeholders).
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a consensus-building, collaborative environment.
- Strong negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Work Environment & Physical Demands- Position Type: Office/Computer-based environment with standard noise levels (computers, phones, printers).
- Physical Requirements:
- Frequently required to sit for prolonged periods.
- Frequent use of sight (specifically close-up visual acuity for computer work), hearing, and voice.
- Frequent use of hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine computer and office tasks.
- Light to moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs).
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, or twisting.
