Engr III Spec-Tech Proj Mgmt
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What you’ll be doing...
Our ability to deliver projects on-time and on-budget is critical to driving solutions for our customers. The focus of this position is driving transport upgrade projects within the Verizon network to completion.
- Utilizing Fuze to track, coordinate, and communicate milestones and deliverables for the various transport upgrade projects occurring within the submarket.
- Coordinating various team efforts in support of timely project completion.
- Identifying missing, upcoming, and past-due tasks and due dates and driving accountability within the team members for timely project updates.
- Managing changing and competing project priorities, and situations in which guidelines can change and communicating these changes appropriately.
- Interacting with and driving accountability of external vendors by gathering relevant dates and timelines for project deliverables.
- Scheduling work with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Summarizing project information into easy to understand communications that keep everyone in the loop and on track.
What we’re looking for...
You have a keen eye for detail, but never lose sight of the big picture. Being results-driven and well-organized, you are adept at identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies. You’re a motivated self-starter and quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Wireless engineering/outside plant experience.
- Experience in the cellular/telecommunications industry, particularly outside fiber plant.
- Knowledge of different transport protocols and LECs.
- Experience in FUZE and the Google Suite of Products.
- Strong spreadsheet and data analytics skills.
- Strong time management and communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead others through influence.
- Knowledge and experience with Granite/CND database.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Where you’ll be working
In this remote role, you'll work from home with occasional in-person trainings and meetings.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $83,000.00 - $135,000.00.
