Overview
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful onboarding of new customers and “pod” leadership to ensure ongoing success of deployments. Upon transition from sales, they are 100% responsible for delivery and activation of all sold services by coordinating internal and external resources. Services include but are not limited to Access Control, Intrusion, CCTV, Fire alarm, Network, VOIP, and Audio systems. The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day installation activity and act as a liaison between the customer and company operations. During deployment they will communicate and document status of assigned projects on a committed schedule.
Responsibilities
Plan overall deployment and implementation of assigned projects including
Detailed and phased project deployment plan
Forecasted target dates
Site level task identification
Communicate with customer representatives regarding schedule and progress of the project to maintain a close working relationship in meeting the project requirements
Attend and participate in meetings and conference calls with customers and internal teams as directed
Identify inefficiencies and create processes to improve upon
Coordinate labor, material, and permits required to complete assigned projects
Drive schedule to meet customer expectations as well as internal goals
Coordinate with all associated internal resources to assure they are aware of their involvement in project implementation
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Overcome project obstacles by being resourceful and asking for assistance when required
Provide customer training as needed
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing or coordinating projects in an electronic security or telecom related industry
Associates college degree preferred
Experience utilizing telecom and networking terminology
Medium to Advanced Smartsheet expertise
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office software tools
Formal Project Management education and certification are a plus but not required
Interface Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - all qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; for rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
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Requires 5+ years managing or coordinating electronic security or telecom projects, telecom and networking terminology, advanced Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Associate degree preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- planning deployments
- coordinating resources
- managing projects
Skills & Tools
Smartsheet, Microsoft Office
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Languages: English
About Interface Systems
A managed service provider delivering security, connectivity, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises. — Industry: Information Technology