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Project IT Manager II – Telecom / Cellular Engineering (Charlotte, NC)
Overview
We are seeking a Project IT Manager II to lead and manage multiple Telecom/Cellular Engineering initiatives. This role oversees full project lifecycles—planning, execution, vendor coordination, reporting, and closeout.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in Telecom, Cellular technology, or IT infrastructure and excels in leading matrixed teams and coordinating with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership
- Manage all phases of project planning and execution, ensuring delivery across scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, environmental, and communication standards.
- Provide leadership and coordination to internal technical teams and external vendors/contractors.
- Lead or co-lead project meetings: kickoffs, weekly updates, monthly reviews, and governance presentations.
Project Planning & Controls
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans according to PMO standards, including:
- Scope definition
- Budget development and cost control
- Schedule creation and management
- Risk and quality plans
- Procurement and contracting strategies
- Vendor and equipment selection
- Safety, environmental, and security plans
- Change management
- Data and communications plans
- Integration, commissioning, and project turnover
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Interface with functional managers and leaders across engineering, IT, operations, and external agencies.
- Ensure alignment between stakeholders and maintain strong communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Reporting
- Prepare and present project status reports to leadership and key stakeholders.
- Ensure transparency, accurate tracking, and proper documentation for all project phases.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of project management experience
- High School Diploma/GED and 9 years of project management experience.
- Experience managing multiple medium-scale projects simultaneously.
- Strong background in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and vendor management.
- PMP or CAPM certification.
- Experience with Telecom, Cellular engineering, or IT/Technology infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading matrixed teams and presenting to senior leadership.
- Background working in regulated, utility-like, or highly structured technical environments.