Senior Asset Development Program Manager (Project Management)

SBA Communications is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, including towers, buildings, rooftops, DAS and small cells. We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

We welcome your interest in SBA. Let us know a little about you by checking all that apply:

• You are a self-starter.
• You are resourceful and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a strong work ethic.
• You are passionate and driven to achieve results.
• You are a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• You continuously challenge yourself to find innovative ways to improve.

You may be a perfect fit. At SBA, we operate with the highest sense of integrity and commitment to quality. We focus on achievement and operate with responsiveness, timeliness and accountability. Our culture of excellence incorporates working collegially, where every team member can contribute meaningfully and make a difference.

If you are ready to make an impact, join our team!

Your Next Career Opportunity – Senior Asset Development Program Manager

The primary function of this position is to oversee multiple projects simultaneously to ensure alignment of the company's goals. The Senior Program Manager will organize, coordinate, develop and evaluate projects across various departments. This position will act as a liaison amongst internal SBA teams to promote collaboration, program performance and customer communication.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and management of new asset development's financial modeling and project controls to ensure financial discipline.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to improve strategies across the project portfolio.
• Develop critical reporting capabilities to ensure all internal and external stakeholders are informed and aligned.  
• Organize daily activities, pace, and meeting cadence based on the organization's goals.
• Work Cross-functionally to develop and maintain projects, processes, systems/tools, and reporting to support delivery in the program stream.
• Manage progress meetings, review site-by-site activities, and delegate tasks required to complete the project in the program stream.
• Collaborate with other departments and/or key stakeholders to develop budgets and plans for program rollouts.
• Evaluate and assess the programs' strengths and weaknesses.
• Manage the program's change control policies to ensure adoption across various departments.
• Drive internal stakeholders to confirm/monitor forecasts of critical project milestones for data accuracy.
• Prepare project documentation and correspondence.
• Oversight of program success, scale & delivery by working with functional owners to ensure alignment.
• Liaison with cross-functional organizations to ensure the pace and quality is aligned with organizational goals. 
• Act as the main interface with the respective sales organization to ensure customer timelines, cost, and quality metrics are hit.
• Define sustainable goals for the organization concerning the assigned program stream.
• Devise new program initiatives that support the organization's objectives.
• Assume responsibility for the program's people and vendors through the partnership of function workstream owners.
• Develop and implement strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You'll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED AND 8+ years of hands-on project management experience in construction or site development projects OR Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience in Project management OR Masters' degree in a related field AND:
  • 5+ years of experience in the wireless industry.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in Program Management or Business Development for Managed Services
• Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment is preferred.
• Excel Advanced.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills with emphasis on technology.
• Strong accountability and project management for tasks without close supervision.
• Ability to build excellent rapport with the cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Able to make decisions independently and as a member of a broader team.
• Able to work with functional groups and different level of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
• Strong follow-up skills: ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed-upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated; able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests and with others to utilize their resources and knowledge to identify high-quality solutions.
• Experience with Wi-Fi, LTE, and Wireless Transport Networks preferred.

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Sitting up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.
• Moderate noise level.