Technical Project Manager

Overview

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

 

This position performs advanced professional information technology project, process, and change management work supporting the development, installation, and improvement of major technology initiatives.

 

Technical projects are typically of 3 types: 1) projects leading to the development of new revenue producing products for cable and wireline businesses, 2) projects which seek to reduce operational expenses or control/improve access to key business data and 3) projects which deliver major application or network infrastructure upgrades.

 

Projects include, but are not limited to, software package selection and implementation, custom software development, assisting in contract negotiation for the procurement of software, vendor implementation services, process improvement efforts, or contract consulting services.

 

As a very experienced technical project manager, this position leads large teams and manages projects having sizeable risk, scope and complexity with autonomy and independence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that project activities and work products are in compliance with company development policies, procedures, and standards. Prepare work plans for product deliverables, manage human and fiscal resources, effectively negotiate timelines, scope, and cost constraints with project sponsors to attain project goals, oversee completion of tasks, provide status and completion reports to management, and administer the vendor contracts for the project.
• Establish, grow, and maintain professional business relationships with internal sponsors and project stakeholders, other support teams within the company, and external product and service vendors.
• Prepare cost benefit studies for proposed projects consistent with business goals and financial constraints using the appropriate financial analysis tools. Develop and maintain business cases for projects and complete the business value realization report at project completion. Establish project budgets, cost tracking mechanisms, processes for release of funds, and financial reporting for project sponsors and stakeholders. Take correction action as required to reduce financial risks and mitigate potential budget-related problems.
• Ensure successful adoption of project deliverables and the necessary business process changes through effective best-practice organizational change management practices.
• Lead project communication (e.g. written, verbal, social media, etc.) to appropriately engage and inform project sponsors and stakeholders on project performance and progress. Maintain project records to ensure compliance company policies and audit requirements.
• Lead risk identification, quantification, and mitigation efforts to ensure completion of the project within the agreed upon schedule, scope, and budget constraints. Take corrective action as needed to mitigate risks and implement contingency plans for triggered risk events.
• Maintains expert knowledge of the principles and practices of the company's chosen markets. Maintains expert knowledge of trends in project management best practices relevant to company's operations. Establishes and maintains contacts with vendors important to the company's success.

Qualifications

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
• 6+ years' experience in information technology development with exposure to all phases of at least one life cycle process model. 

Other Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce preferred.
• Knowledge of various project management tools to develop a comprehensive project work plan such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), cash flow analysis, Gantt and network diagrams, and resource schedules.
• Knowledge of techniques such as the Critical Path Method (CPM) to assess and report on risks in project schedule; knowledge of corrective action steps to reduce risks and mitigate problems.
• Knowledge of System Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Waterfall, Rapid Application Development, or Agile SCRUM.
• Knowledge of system testing practices and tools.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and tools.
• Knowledge of techniques for vendor product solicitation, evaluation, and selection.
• Ability to travel as needed for company business and professional development.