Motive Managed Services is seeking a dynamic, proactive, and self-starting Project Manager to join our team in Tustin, CA. This position is responsible for managing private wireless network projects for federal/defense and commercial customers, with a strong emphasis on telecommunications and private cellular networks.
Responsibilities
- Manage private wireless network installation projects, including those integrated into larger construction projects, within company and project management office (PMO) established goals for quality, safety, timeliness, budget, and profitability.
- Oversee Request for Proposal (RFP) and bidding efforts to capture federal projects.
- Manage project scope, including change management and delivery strategies.
- Coordinate the activities of project team members at multiple locations and on multiple projects. Manage customer and stakeholder relationships.
- Participate in project estimation, proposal development, and business development activities.
- Measure project performance using appropriate project management tools.
- Communicate regularly with clients, stakeholders, and management regarding key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
- Recommend and execute corrective actions to handle project compliance.
Required
- Proven experience in project management with a focus on telecommunications, particularly private cellular networks.
- Experience identifying and responding to RFPs for federal business opportunities.
- Familiarity with administrative processes such as supplier management, budgeting, managing change orders, directing/creating technical documentation, and other areas adjacent to project management.
- Knowledge of modern telecommunications and project management tools and software.
- Experience with Microsoft Project or similar project/schedule management software.
- Excellent speaking, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, especially Excel).
- Experience supervising installation teams at multiple locations.
- Ability to work with diverse individuals, including cross-functional teams (i.e., network, finance, etc.).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret clearance within 180 days.
Desired
- Experience bidding and managing contracted projects for the US Federal Government.
- Hands-on experience in supporting and implementing wireless/cellular telecommunications systems.
- Experience with BuilderTrend, Procore, or Bluebeam.
- Current PMI Project Management Professional certification.
- BA in business or a related discipline.
