Network Project Manager

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Network Project Manager

Location(s): Silver Spring, MD

Description

Center Engineer needed to drive the deployment of conventional and next-generation core network technologies; including Data, Voice/VoIP, Video, Data Center, Collocations, and the supporting host of network ancillary and infrastructure equipment - Nationwide.

Responsibilites:

• In this position, the candidate will be responsible for Center Engineering, which includes Installation Coordination and Vendor Management, for various build initiatives across multiple networks.
• Candidate must have engineering experience and the ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects.
• The position requires involvement throughout the life cycle of a build, in particular, to resolve technical issues that may arise.
• The candidate will utilize Capacity Creation Process (CCP) system, VENUe, Capital Management system, SAP, 1ERP, CoFEE and other internal systems to document or research all technical solutions and ensure a timely deployment of all builds.
• Candidate will partner with stakeholders to develop project plans, schedules, and records.
• Resolve issues in a timely manner to ensure internal and external commitments are met.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to recommend enhancements to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Drive and manage vendor and outsource teams to meet construction timelines.
• Experience in project coordination is required - Proven ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels: from team members to executive management - Proven ability to negotiate and motivate others - Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, leadership, and team orientation - Demonstrates analytic, technical, and organizational skills.

• and/or Understand project-specific installation instructions, engineering database (ICON, CCP) updates, equipment configurations, card/port assignments/requirements, power mapping, cable running lists, floor space, rack placement, and detailed Bill of Material (BOM).Create
• Create required Shopping carts or Telephone Equipment Orders (TEOs) to drive the purchase of required equipment and services.
• Create Project Supplements as required for appropriate financial budget management of build initiatives.
• Coordinate and drive Engineering issues to resolution.
• Manage multiple Capacity Creation Requests for new hardware deployments, reconfigurations, decommissions, and First Office Application (FOA) projects.
• Negotiate and coordinate overall project schedules for Engineering activities, Construction start and completion dates.
• Accurately identify, monitor, report, escalate, and resolve technical issues encountered throughout the build process.
• Maintain excellent communication with Project Leads, Functional Team Members and Direct Management to ensure early identification of issues and timely status reporting.
• Interface with Operations and other Implementation organizations in performing site surveys to obtain critical site-specific engineering data before the build, as well as post-installation redlines and end-of-job audits.
• Negotiate, coordinate, and drive/track completion of project milestones with all appropriate stakeholders, including third-party turf vendors.
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with multiple service vendors, including pricing compliance, standards creation, and compliance, and conducting quality reviews - to include follow-up remediation as appropriate and periodic performance reviews.

• 5 or more years in driving cross-functional projects and vendor management.
• Telecom Engineering/Technical experience required.
• Installation experience is a plus.
• Experience with capital and expense budgets.
• Effective interpersonal and team-building capabilities.
• Strong project planning and time management.
• Proven track record of leading multiple complex projects to successful completion.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence organizational direction and initiatives across all leadership levels.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office and Google.
• Experience with SRM/SAP, CCP, and CANVAS is a plus.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Military experience desired.