Project Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager!  This person will have responsibility for overseeing and coordinating various aspects of cross-functional project initiatives to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.   The role will collaboratively coordinate delivering key initiatives that span across the Schurz Broadband portfolio of broadband companies consisting of Antietam Broadband; Burlington Telecom; Hiawatha Broadband; Long Lines Broadband; NKTelco; and Orbitel Communications.

Job Type: Full-time

Rate: $90,000-$115,000/year 

Location: Remote

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct project postmortems and create recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

The successful Project Manager has:

• Bachelor’s in Project Management, Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of direct successful project management experience in the telecommunications or technology sector, with a focus on fiber broadband or service technology.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in handling a diverse range of projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of fiber and broadband infrastructure or technology industry.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Asana).
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent proven

When you join Antietam Broadband...

You'll be joining an award-winning company and team.  We offer you a full range of benefits, including group health & dental insurance, 401(k) program with company match, generous PTO, a company wellness program, employer paid short- and long-term disability, and more!  We also believe in giving back to the community and we want our employees to have the opportunity to do so.  We give each employee one paid day of Voluntary Time Off.  We provide an environment that gives each employee the opportunity to nurture their gifts and achieve their potential.  For more information, go to www.schurzchoice.com. 

Schurz Communications and its subsidiaries strategic objectives:

• We will attract, invest in, communicate with, and retain top talent. 
• We will innovate, partner, experiment and create a better future together. 
• We strive to continuously improve operating performance to ensure sustained growth. 
• We will dynamically grow revenues by building and nurturing mutually beneficial and profitable customer relationships.