We build and operate fiber networks and provide transformative multi-Gigabit internet access to homes and businesses in small and medium-sized communities across the Southeast and Midwest U.S. www.GoKinetic.com **_________________________________________________________** **About This Role:** The self-motivated Project Manager I is responsible for owning the full life cycle of customer projects. This would include project initiation through initial project kick-off, planning, execution and closing process. Project management and technical knowledge in telecommunications will be a requirement for this position as you will need to interface with multiple internal Service Delivery departments throughout the course of each project. We are looking for a creative, dynamic, and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative culture. If you enjoy working with other professionals who believe in creating innovative solutions and putting them into practice, we encourage you to apply. **_***This position can be filled remotely anywhere within the country.***_** **What You’ll Do:** + Determine and gain approval for milestones, dependencies, ownership and timeline for network services through closure of projects + Facilitate weekly/daily progress meetings. Ensure appropriate team members are present and accountable. + Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates and status + Prepare weekly status report for the project management and executive management + Oversee project and associated variances + Manage relationships with internal and external organizations to keep project on track and within SLA. Initiate escalations appropriately. + Track project dependencies, identify and mitigate risks and issues + Manage multiple site projects at one time **Do You Have?** + Strong time management and multi-tasking skills + Technical product knowledge (OfficeSuite, SDWAN, ILEC network, etc.) + Leadership abilities + Ability to make decisions that impact customers/company financially + Strong written and verbal communications skills + Working knowledge in WinOM, M6, Microsoft tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio **Even Better:** + 5+ years of experience in technical telecommunications + 2+ years of experience in telecommunications project management + A bachelor’s degree or have equivalent work experience + MS Project experience **Minimum Requirements:** College degree in a technical or a related field and 2-4 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related technical experience required. **Physical Tasks** - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% **Audio Visual Needs** - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% **Equipment Used in Job Performance** : Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier \#LI-MS1 **_________________________________________________________** **Our Benefits:** + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans + 401K Plan + Health & Flexible Savings Account + Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans + Educational Assistance Plan Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience. **Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._ **Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination. **Job Details** **Job Family** **Project Management** **Job Function** **Project Management** **Pay Type** **Salary**