Network Engineering Director jobs in Alabama

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations.   

Job Summary 

The Network Engineering Project Manager (NEPM) provides high-level project management and delivery expertise, working with the Network Engineering team, the PMO, and stakeholders to manage the Network Engineering project scope and change requests across multiple simultaneous Telecom-related projects. The NEPM is the key interface to accomplish all phases of assigned projects, including project initiation, planning, execution, controlling, monitoring, and close-out, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role is the primary leader managing processes, vendors, contracts, and intra-company coordination on behalf of the Network Engineering team. This position requires high skill in working collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts to communicate and deliver on an overall project plan. 

The Network Engineering Project Manager reports to the Director of Network Engineering. 

Responsibilities 

• Conduct preliminary investigations for all project requests by reviewing requirements to ensure they are aligned with organizational priorities, business plans, and objectives

• Manage complex projects from proposal and requirements definition to project planning and implementation, using broad input from industry and/or business unit subject matter experts

• Identify project requirements, define deliverables, and manage roles and responsibilities

• Identify cross-functional dependencies and work with relevant department stakeholders to coordinate and prioritize activities

• Manage requirements documentation, phase gate reviews, communication, and user feedback collection at various stages in the project life cycle

• Develop, prepare, present, and maintain project plans, including staffing requirements, cost estimates, detailed budgets, and work breakdown structures and schedules

• Manage project baseline until change management comes into play while ensuring project deliverables are integrated with planning and NRTC MSA Exhibits 

• Review BOMs vs. usage -ensuring materials are in place before work commences

• Develop Procurement quotes requests/acquisitions

• Function as a proactive interface between project stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate definitions of business requirements and delivery of business outcomes

• Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure Members are provided with a handoff through each stage of a project and that those resources are in line with the required support

• Manage vendor coordination and performance to support project budget and schedule

• Perform project risk assessments, including identifying key risk factors, providing effective mitigation strategies, and assigning contingency action plans to both schedules and budgets

• Provide Project Reporting to the Engineering Director and VP of Engineering

• Receive and inventory network equipment delivery in lab staging area

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Experience in fast-paced organizations with the ability to align with changing priorities

• Experience collecting and understanding business and technical requirements and translating needs into implementation plans

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects

• Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities

• Ability to establish trust with project staff and develop strong working relationships

• Possess a good understanding of Telecommunications terminology and practices

Minimum Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience 

• Minimum five years' experience in Project Management  

Physical and Location Demands 

• Work is typically performed in an office setting but can be remote at times

• Must be local to the Huntsville, Alabama area and able to travel to the NRTC office frequently

• Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs.

• Occasionally, travel may be required (15%-20%) 
  
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