Project Manager - IV

Company DescriptionAmerica Networks is a leading sensor and networking solutions partner for companies in any Industrial, Manufacturing, and Waste management space. We design and manufacture sensors for storage tanks, water metering, energy metering, gas monitoring, and asset management. Our founders are hardcore telecommunications engineers with combined 200 + years of experience in designing, optimizing and performance engineering; for several mid – large wireless carriers internationally - that saw a need to provide low power, cost efficient sensors to collect data, create alerts, and predict needed actions. We have combined these sensors with low power, wide area (LPWA) networking technologies to provide clients various options to decrease re-occurring costs associated with operating an IoT network of sensors and connected devices. We specialize in design, deployment, optimization, and support of these Networks. Whether an off-the-shelf or custom solution is needed, we’ll create a solution and push the data on the best cloud platform to fit your needs, including your own.Job DescriptionProject Manager to lead 40 site MPLS/VOIP/CPE project for a Client customer at the customer location in Mounds View, MN (40 hours/week) *Execute and maintain project management processes in the areas of project schedule, quality management, communications management, risk/issue management, and change management. •Develop and maintain project schedules and calendars with the input and assistance of transition leads •Facilitate team meetings, providing meeting minutes and action items where needed •Build strong communication channels with internal stakeholders in various departments: Sales, Professional Services, IT Operations, Development teams, Release Management, Networking •Track tasks assigned to the project team and prepare regular status reports •Responsible for tracking project changes and producing updated schedules •Influence continuous improvement of project management methodologies including: assessment of project delivery capabilities, gathering and reporting performance metrics, establishing corresponding targets, and measurement of on-going progress. •Ensure smooth communication within the project team and other cross-functional teams •Interface with internal/external stakeholders on a regular basis •Prepare and document Day 1/Day 2 support documentation and acceptance criteria •Oversee and drive establishment of SLA/OLA agreements Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience Excellent organizational skills Supplier Management Demonstrated experience with verbal & written communications Enterprise Client Experience Financial Business acumen Advanced skills in Microsoft Office product suite, including PowerPoint, Excel & Word 4+ Years proven Project Management experience with proven track record and experience with deploying and delivering complex solutions. Proven leadership skills & capabilities Ability to manage and negotiate with required internal and external organizations Knowledge and experience with Clarity ITIL V3 Certification Desired Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Desired Proficiency in customer enablement tools Knowledge and experience with Clarity ITIL V3 Certification Desired Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Desired Proficiency in customer enablement toolsAdditional InformationVivek Salvatorevivek.salvatore(@)americanetworks.com(973) 582-3458SummaryType: ContractFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Industrial Automation