Project Manager (Remote) Job at TDS Telecom
Overview:
This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ states in which TDS operates.
The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high end of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount will carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills, qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that align with the specified role. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equity awards.
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to rural and suburban communities across the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com.
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,300 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com Responsibilities:
At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here! Pay Range: $87,800.00 - $142,600.00
The
Project Manager (Remote) performs advanced professional information technology project, process, and change management work supporting the development, installation, and improvement of major technology initiatives.
Technical projects are typically of 3 types: 1) projects leading to the development of new revenue producing products for cable and wireline businesses, 2) projects which seek to reduce operational expenses or control/improve access to key business data and 3) projects which deliver major application or network infrastructure upgrades.
Projects include, but are not limited to, software package selection and implementation, custom software development, assisting in contract negotiation for the procurement of software, vendor implementation services, process improvement efforts, or contract consulting services. As a very experienced technical project manager, this position leads large teams and manages projects having sizeable risk, scope and complexity with autonomy and independence.
Technical projects are typically of 3 types: 1) projects leading to the development of new revenue producing products for cable and wireline businesses, 2) projects which seek to reduce operational expenses or control/improve access to key business data and 3) projects which deliver major application or network infrastructure upgrades.
Projects include, but are not limited to, software package selection and implementation, custom software development, assisting in contract negotiation for the procurement of software, vendor implementation services, process improvement efforts, or contract consulting services. As a very experienced technical project manager, this position leads large teams and manages projects having sizeable risk, scope and complexity with autonomy and independence.
This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ states in which TDS operates.
The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high end of the base compensation range. The actual offer amount will carefully consider multiple factors, such as relevant skills, qualifications, work experience, location and/or competencies that align with the specified role. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and equity awards.
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to rural and suburban communities across the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com.
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,300 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS], a Fortune 1000® company. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com
- Ensure that project activities and work products are in compliance with company development policies, procedures, and standards. Prepare work plans for product deliverables, manage human and fiscal resources, effectively negotiate timelines, scope, and cost constraints with project sponsors to attain project goals, oversee completion of tasks, provide status and completion reports to management, and administer the vendor contracts for the project.
- Establish, grow, and maintain professional business relationships with internal sponsors and project stakeholders, other support teams within the company, and external product and service vendors.
- Prepare cost benefit studies for proposed projects consistent with business goals and financial constraints using the appropriate financial analysis tools. Develop and maintain business cases for projects and complete the business value realization report at project completion. Establish project budgets, cost tracking mechanisms, processes for release of funds, and financial reporting for project sponsors and stakeholders. Take correction action as required to reduce financial risks and mitigate potential budget-related problems.
- Ensure successful adoption of project deliverables and the necessary business process changes through effective best-practice organizational change management practices.
- Lead project communication (e.g. written, verbal, social media, etc.) to appropriately engage and inform project sponsors and stakeholders on project performance and progress. Maintain project records to ensure compliance company policies and audit requirements.
- Lead risk identification, quantification, and mitigation efforts to ensure completion of the project within the agreed upon schedule, scope, and budget constraints. Take corrective action as needed to mitigate risks and implement contingency plans for triggered risk events.
Required Qualification
- Bachelors degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
- 6+ years' experience in information technology development with exposure to all phases of at least one life cycle process model.
Other Qualifications
- Knowledge of various project management tools to develop a comprehensive project work plan such as Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS), cash flow analysis, Gantt and network diagrams, and resource schedules.
- Knowledge of techniques such as the Critical Path Method (CPM) to assess and report on risks in project schedule; knowledge of corrective action steps to reduce risks and mitigate problems.
- Knowledge of System Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) methodologies such as Waterfall, Rapid Application Development, or Agile SCRUM.
- Knowledge of system testing practices and tools.
- Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and tools.
- Knowledge of techniques for vendor product solicitation, evaluation, and selection.
- Ability to travel as needed for company business and professional development.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for system implementations and resolving system problems.
- Knowledge of business analysis practices and business process modeling.
- Knowledge of quality management and quality improvement practices.
- Knowledge of team leadership skills, practices, and behaviors.
- Knowledge of techniques, tools, and applicable laws to conduct effective and legal interviews.
- Knowledge of techniques for writing and presenting business proposals to management.
- Knowledge of techniques to establish business relationships with outside vendors.
- Knowledge of effective writing and public speaking skills. Ability to convey complex information to general audiences.
- Knowledge of company policies along with state and federal employment laws relevant to supervisory duties.
- Knowledge of techniques and models for initiating and promoting change (e.g. organizational, process, policy.)
Benefits
Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others. Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates. Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here.
At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!
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