Project Manager

Project ManagerUnder the general direction of his/her direct management, the Project Manager is responsible for managing and directing the implementation of all the engineering and/or technology related components of one or more simultaneous project efforts, as assigned by the VP, Director of the PMO and Lead Project Manager. The Project Manager is directly responsible to project manage one or more medium sized projects including the definition, development, delivery and deployment of quality solutions to meet Business Unit (BU) customer needs (including changes to agreed requirements) and that are compatible with business drivers defined by the business. Additionally, the Project Manager must have experience in soliciting, combining and aggregating project progress information from technical teams, as a single point of reporting for the project's overall health, to include deliverables, cost, schedule, risks and issues, to the program's sponsor / client, in order to consistently deliver high quality products and services on-time and within budget.ResponsibilitiesOrganizational PerformanceIT, Engineering and Business ExperienceDemonstrates ability to research subjects to support project workPerforms routine data collection, organization, workflow and support analysisEnsures the preparation of quality deliverablesAdheres to and applies department's methodologiesAbility to define workflow for improvements and resolving issuesDocuments and presents project statusOperational ManagementCoordinates expectations and deliverables on inter/intra projectsAdheres to departmental standards in support of projects and initiativesMaintains expected levels of personal productivitySupports special projects and analysis related to initiativeAble to assure smooth functioning of processes and proceduresAbility to analyze data, trends or obstacles and consider available solutions or alternative methods of proceedingManages change management facilitation to track approvals and distribute approved changes to a pre-defined notification group via emailProject ManagementDemonstrates continual improvement in project management skillsCompetent in use of project management tools, techniques and methodologiesApplies project management skills to projectsCollaborates with other PMs in the group to provide a disciplined approach to project management utilizing Altice PM standards, methodologies and toolsDevelops and maintains project plans with accurate estimates of effort required to meet customer needsIdentifies, documents and manages risksRegularly communicates project statusResponsible for managing small and medium sized projects, as assigned, as it relates to: Scope, Cost, Schedule, Risk, Human Resources, Communications, Procurement and Change:Ensure regular project related effective communication occurs, i.e.: Status report, meeting minutes, etc.Develop and manage Project schedule and Expense plansEnsure the maintenance of project plans (using Clarity and/or MS Project)Coordinate with project team to ensure the consistent use of project management methodologies, guidelines and proceduresContinually assess the demand for skills required to adequately support projects under his or her controlProvide customers, the project team and supervisors with written and verbal communications, including project status reports and presentationsManages sign-off process and obtains all approvals required for projects under their controlKnowledge and use of formal software development lifecycle methodologies, including: Waterfall and AgileSystems Delivery/Application builds and UpgradesCollaborates with other PMs in the group to provide control over all aspects of systems analysis, design, development, installation, integration, maintenance and enhancement for applications/systems/packages within the business unitEnsures that applications/systems comply with architectural standards and established methodologies and practices; coordinates technical (infrastructure) analysis assessment of customer requirements, evaluate possible solutions, and presents recommendations to managementTechnologyLeads technical staff toward working with internal and external supporting organizations to achieve effective design and development resultsResponsible for communicating with technical staff to ensure delivery of quality solutions on time and within budget, compatible with business drivers, and aligned with customer needsCommunicationsDemonstrates ability to interact with staff members in an open, honest and positive mannerDemonstrates ability to understand customer need and perform sound project management workDelivers results that drive customer satisfactionDemonstrates ability to interact with business unitsDemonstrates strong communication skills both written and verbalMaintains strong working relationships with all project stakeholdersFocuses the team on satisfying the customersActively solicits feedback from project team and takes action to address problemsDevelops knowledge of the business unit supportedCoordinates with internal and external supporting organizations to deliver solutions to the business unitsVendor and Project Portfolio ManagementManages vendor and supplier relationships for assigned projectsAssist in the management of Budgeting and ForecastingManage procurement related activitiesEnsures that solutions meet business needs and expectations; builds strong working relationshipsEnsures that efforts of the team are aligned with those of other project teamsThrough the established CTIO PMO, leverages both industry and IT project management 'best practices' experience and toolsBasic understanding of business initiatives, so as to deliver solutions, provide recommendations and status regarding the implementation of systems and processes in support of business objectives, under the guidance of a Manager.QualificationsKey Experiences/AchievementsA Bachelor's degree in Business (or Management), Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required.2 or more years of formal project management responsibility, demonstrating leadership skills and managing technical staff and financial resources through various life-cycle phases (cross functional experience highly desirable)Experience planning, developing, managing workplans and budgetsKnowledge of Altice's business practices and/or industry desirableManagement SkillsSolid teamwork and interpersonal skills; an ability to interact with customers, staff, senior management, vendors and contractorsStrong oral and written communication skills; an ability to present and discuss technical, functional and managerial information clearly and concisely, establish rapport, persuade others, and gain understandingAbility to lead successfully in a high stress environmentAbility to effectively lead in an environment where full time employees and consultants work closely together and are often interchangeableAbility to perform multiple tasks and adjust priorities based on workload, management directives, and customer demandsFlexible management style; ability to quickly adapt to diverse and changing environmentsProven ability to build customer relationships and respond to customer needsAn understanding of business issues facing executives and managers