Project Manager - Quincy, United States - COGECO

Description

Our culture lifts you up-there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections.

Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market:
agile and dedicated.


Time Type:

Regular


Job Description :

About Our Company

Breezeline is a dynamic, innovative company providing the very best Internet, TV, and Voice service to the US markets we serve.

We Are 'Above And Beyonders', who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers' lives through connected and memorable experiences.

As the eighth-largest cable operator in the United States, Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet, TV, Voice and fiber services.

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc.

(TSX:

CCA).

Why Work At Breezeline?

Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities as one of the country's fast-growing Internet service providers.

As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization, we believe that every person's unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated, and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized.

It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us.

Internal Values - How we act
We're proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard, but we never lose sight of the big picture.

We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job - they want an extraordinary life - and at Breezeline, we want to make that a reality.

And here is how we do it.

Fun: We laugh a lot. It makes every day brighter, and if you don't love what you do, you're not doing it right.

Job flexibility: We think everything you do matters - at work and home.

Discounted services: We offer our customers some fantastic services, and we think you deserve to enjoy them in your home, too.

Total Rewards: Let's be honest, everyone wants to make a good salary. We offer attractive total rewards and a great culture to go along with it. We've got you and your family covered with one of the best packages in the business.

Career evolution: At Breezeline, you get more than just a job. You get all the tools you need to learn, grow, and achieve your career goals
Cutting-edge technology: Do you have a passion for technology? Great, we do, too. At Breezeline, you will get the opportunity to manage, influence, play, create, fix, and re-shape the industry.

Position Profile

The PMO Project Manager needs to plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.

You need to be able to manage medium to large-sized project teams that deliver measurable business results by

monitoring project activities, ensuring the quality and integrity of the information, and adhering to Portfolio Management Office ("PMO") policies and procedures.

You need to effectively communicate as well as manage and define risk strategies along with mitigation plans. You need to have the necessary
collaboration skills to motivate team members, focus on customer needs, and deliver on project objectives. You need to have an excellent working knowledge of project management disciplines, practices, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Review project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases.
• Provide end-to-end extensive project management of medium to large-sized internal and external systems and application development projects.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and deliver IT/Software projects delivering through complexities and ensuring successful outcomes. Clearly and concisely explain technical concepts to project team members from diverse backgrounds, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Determine optimal project methodology either traditional, Agile or hybrid and tools required for the project, adhering to project management best practices.
• Adhere to PMO policies managing scope, budget, schedule and changes.
• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members throughout the project life cycle and successfully drive projects to completion.
• Create project schedules for resource demand working with technical leads, resource managers, and business leads.
• Identify project deliverables, milestones, objectives, scope and project phases/tollgates while working with key stakeholders and technical experts.
• Outline the responsibilities and expectations of different principals and parties, including customers,, team members, support groups, vendors, consultants, and affected or impacted groups.
• Identify and alert the PMO and project sponsors about dependencies between projects. Work with other Project Managers to determine mitigation options for project dependencies that allow for successful implementation of all projects involved.
• Lead change management process by monitoring scope, cost, quality, and schedule, resolving issues when possible and communicating unresolved issues with the project sponsor and team in a timely manner.
• Lead periodic tollgate check-ins with the team and sponsor to ensure project goals and objectives will be met.
• Manage third party vendors, contracts, and contractors ensuring they are in the Company's best interest.
• Keep RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies) logs up to date and address problems through risk management and contingency planning. Present solutions and options to executive management as needed.
• Ensure that all training and transition management activities are in place, including coordinating process redesign, new procedures, and acceptance of new technologies.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and the PMO to establish project management standards and best practices, conduct research and development in the area of project management.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor"s degree in Project Management, Business, Management, Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline required.
• Proven track record with 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience, demonstrating successful execution of software development and integration projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, adept at articulating complex ideas effectively both orally and in written form, fostering clear and concise project communication.
• Strong ability to assess priorities, multitask, and efficiently coordinate with diverse stakeholders at all levels, both internal and external, ensuring seamless project alignment.
• Experience using Jira, Slack, Asana or Basecamp to manage workflow
• Project Management Professional Certification, Scrum Master Certification or other project management certifications required.

Tools and Methodology:

• Proficient in Project Management, creating and managing budgets including those potentially exceeding $1 million, utilizing industry-standard tools and software to track and control project expenditures effectively.
• Familiarity with Google apps, utilizing a suite of collaborative and productivity tools, such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive, to facilitate seamless communication and data sharing.
• Conceptual knowledge using Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban); adapting project management approaches based on project requirements and team dynamics.
• Skilled in project schedule creation and management, employing industry-standard tools (i.e. Jira, MS Project) to develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and track progress against milestones.
• Proficiency in managing Risks and Issues, utilizing appropriate tools to identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring successful project outcomes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical coverage (including prescription and vision plans)
• Dental coverage
• Life Insurance (1x salary at no cost to employee)
• Long and short-term disability insurance (no cost to employee)
• Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
• Company recognized Holidays with additional Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) programs
• Comprehensive Flex Work Policy
• 401(k) plan eligibility (company match 50% up to 5% of eligible contributions)
• Participation in the Employee Bonus Plan
• Participation in the Cogeco Stock Purchase Plan
• Complimentary and discounted broadband services (for those in our service area)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Headspace Membership
• Betterhelp Membership
• Opportunities for LinkedIn Learning subscriptions for select colleagues

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Location :

Quincy, MA


Company :

Breezeline

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company.

So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we're doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world.

From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all.

We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at