Project Manager- Network Cost Savings (Administrative)

Position Title: Project Manager (P3)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation's largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we're the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.       

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we're an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

Role

The Project Manager is responsible for managing designated cost savings projects and their schedules, including coordinating all deliverables and requirements of the entire cross-functional project team. You will ensure all cost savings projects are completed according to the underlying project plan and to timelines as directed by department leadership. Communicate and collaborate to ensure that the department Director and Program Manager are aware of issues that will impact timely project completion or cost, and pro-actively seek to identify, rectify and communicate any schedule and budget risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from research to completion, organize project documentation in accordance with established guidelines. Provide consistent, weekly updates in established project management systems.
• Assist with new project intake and develop accurate project plans and budgets for all assigned projects. Request and organize the receipt of all required documentation.
• Manage all project contributors, internal and external, for timely completion and within budget.
• Escalate potential issues which may affect milestone completions throughout the project life cycle. 
• Lead internal and external meetings with other departments and team members to review the status of each job and implement changes as necessary.
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and standards.
• Report project status against commitments and keep customers and stakeholders informed
• Resolve conflicts and drive issue resolution with customers and all stakeholders
• Own financial accountability across all individuals and collection of assigned projects
• Manage scope creep and other work order changes according to contractual practices

Education/Certifications  

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements  

• Minimum of five (5) + years of project management experience preferably in telecom 
• Experience managing multiple project budgets or related financial/cost savings project experience
• Customer-facing project management experience a plus
• Experience using Excel functions, formulas, pivot tables, macros, etc. 
• Knowledge of telecommunications networks, including Node/POP configurations, Colocation Sites, Cross Connects, Inside Plant and Riser Systems, AC/DC Power Plant
• Access customer or sales systems or applications which may retain all or some data related to Crown Castle current or prospective customers. Subject to local and state eligibility, a pre-employment background check will be conducted for criminal convictions, including misdemeanors and felonies related to fraud or violence.

Working Conditions: This is a remote role with the expectation of on-site/in-person collaboration with teammates and stakeholders and may require up to 10% travel. 

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