Project Manager
Job ID: 109028
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC [Remote]
Salary: $40.00 -$42.00 hourly
Category: PMO/BA
Employment Type: Contract
GDH Consulting is hiring a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to join our client's dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in managing medium to large or multiple small customer-facing projects, with a focus on deploying leading-edge technologies in a complex commercial environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, ensuring all projects meet budget, time, and quality requirements. This is a remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, with a preference for candidates who are ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, technology-driven setting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage medium to large, or multiple small customer-facing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards.
- Create detailed project schedules and plans, outlining financial, resource, and material requirements.
- Participate in the preparation of proposals and agreements, presenting service business value to customers for new or existing business.
- Oversee project staff, including project engineers, vendors, partners, and subcontractors, ensuring effective collaboration and project progress.
- Manage the project from start to completion, including the resolution of any project issues, and maintain a customer satisfaction score of 4.5 or higher.
- Accountable for the project budget, providing regular updates and adjustments as necessary to stakeholders.
- May manage internal projects/programs and ongoing optimization service to deployed customer networks.
- Understand the organization, its aims, and processes, contributing positively to the team and the project's success.
- BS/BA degree or equivalent, plus 4-5 years related experience in the networking/telecommunications industry.
- Minimum of 4-5 years managing LAN and/or WAN network implementation and support, plus 2-3 years in a clearly defined Project Management role.
- Completion or significant progress in a formal Project Management training program (e.g., PMP, PRINCE 2, ESi).
- Basic knowledge of routing, routing protocols, switching, internet, and general network architecture.
- Proven leadership skills and experience working with large project teams and strategic account teams.
- Working knowledge of the sales process, including risk assessment and scoping.
- Good understanding of legal issues with contracts, advanced negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Major account experience and partner services delivery model experience are preferred.
- Ability to work independently in remote customer sites and possess service solutions sales skills.
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn't just a tagline – it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.
Benefits of Working for GDH:
- Professional Development
- Competitive pay
- Full health insurance
- 401k Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Weekly Paycheck & Direct Deposit
- & More!
