Project Manager

A recognized Telecommunications company is currently seeking a Project Manager with Mergers and Acquisitions experience for a long term contract position.

Must be able to work onsite Monday to Thursday at client's Maryland, Heights, Missouri location.

Job Summary:

• Responsible for managing, planning, monitoring and reporting on key projects from conception through implementation.


• Managing projects in the M&A space for the upcoming merger with Cox.


• Manages project details, data collection, reporting and communication to successfully drive project efforts.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, manages, and monitors projects from concept through implementation for projects.


• Manages dayto-day operational aspects of all assigned projects and gains consensus from stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.


• Establishes project management processes and methodologies to ensure assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet high quality standards and Leadership expectations using the appropriate tools.


• Meets with internal customers of an assigned project to provide status updates and reports and gather project related feedback.


• Responsible for handling multiple projects simultaneously.


• Tracks costs and performance, service levels and other metrics required to ensure project goals and objectives are met.


• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills /Abilities and Knowledge:

• Experience managing M&A projects


• Telecom experience


• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively and manage multiple projects and assignments


• Ability to develop strong working relationships with peers and project members


• Excellent critical thinking skills


• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fastpaced environment


• Knowledge and ability to use computer and software applications to analyze and interpret data


• Well versed in both Waterfall and Agile


• MS office suite (Visio, Power Point, Project)


• Biller experience would be a nice to have (ICOMS, CSG)

Education
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum preferred

Related Work Experience:

5+ Years Project Management