Black Box · 1 week ago
Project Manager Wireless DAS
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBlack Box is a leading technology solutions provider, and they are seeking a Project Manager for Wireless DAS. The role involves overall management of DAS/WLAN projects, ensuring operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and adherence to project management standards and financial targets.
Communications InfrastructureTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Overall management of individual DAS/WLAN projects including site survey, design, procurement, installation, testing/commissioning, and integration. Responsible for cost, quality, and schedule
Execute NACS PMO standards, processes and methodologies in a consistent manner for project planning and execution activities including the following:
Project planning fundamentals: initiating, planning, estimating, resourcing, scheduling and budgeting
Prepare Project Roadmap with concurrence of all participating organizations and negotiate agreement with the customer, including identification of work and organizational breakdown structures, requirements creation and management, cost and material estimates, milestone payment schedule, risk and communication management plans
Manages execution of project
Act as primary customer contact for project. Ability to clearly articulate design, installation, and operational concepts and solutions to customers and installers
Conduct recurring customer reviews addressing scope, schedules, issues, actions, risks and customer expectations. Set up reviews with carriers and eco-system partners as required
Work with procurement to ensure material is delivered on time
Develop install SOW and negotiate price with installer
Manage installation
Manage testing of RF systems to include RF to fiber based, and Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDAs)
Assist engineering in development of final acceptance packages for customer, carriers, and eco-system partners where required
Oversee integration with carriers and eco-system partners where required
Transition project to Day 2 support team after project completion
Manage Project control fundamentals: monitoring, anticipating potential problems, identifying project conflicts, taking corrective action, resolving issues, managing scope, schedule, cost, profit and budget, project reporting, quality review and assurance. Issue and communicate program status to leadership, steering committee and other stakeholders as appropriate
Develop new business or expand the product line with the client as applicable. Manage customer enhancement programs including all bid and schedule estimates and management approval activities
Promote continuous growth of project management practices within the PMO and organization to achieve client and organizational objectives
Achieve performance targets established by leadership for applicable Key Performance Indicators
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or related field, or equivalent, relevant experience
5 years RF/ Wireless Project Management experience within the technology services industry
Experience with field test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and Ekahau
Strong relationship management fundamentals: client relationship management; project team management; ability to work and motivate in a team environment and overall change management
Ability to work effectively across many internal functional groups to optimize product offerings, create a seamless internal and external customer experience and resolve issues
Effective writing skills are mandatory
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, SharePoint, MS Project, PPM tools, ERP, Salesforce.com, workforce management and cloud-based technology systems
Able and willing to travel up to 25%
Preferred
PMP, Six Sigma, Agile, SCRUM or related certifications preferred
Experience with in-building DAS and WLAN preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Employee assistance programs
Fitness reimbursements
Identity theft protection
Education/scholarship programs
Company
Black Box
Black Box is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanjeev Verma
President & CEO
Barry Thorpe
Partner Account Manager
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