Project Manager II - Fiber Broadband Network

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Regular Full-time Hybrid
- Bismarck, ND

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $ Annually

Responsible for providing overall project management for small - large existing and new fiber broadband and/or electric energy projects out of the Project Management Office. This position will provide effective communication, planning, and logistics for Finley projects, project teams, and client representatives. Assist project teams in all phases of the project lifecycle. Assist in mentoring new Project Managers as needed, and work with other team members to create and continuously improve PMO processes, practices, and training.

• Participate in the sales and client engagement activities process as directed by the Client Vice President, when applicable.
• Lead the planning and execution of small to medium-sized broadband, telecom, and electric energy projects, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Drive projects forward proactively, identifying challenges early and implementing solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Anticipate and manage risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place and escalating when necessary.
• Take a consultative approach with clients, understanding pain points and collaborating on solutions that enhance project success and client satisfaction.
• Own project scope and delivery, ensuring clarity on expectations, deliverables, and project gates while managing change effectively.
• Manage financial aspects by tracking budgets, overseeing invoicing, and assessing the impact of scope changes with the support of leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring seamless coordination between engineering, mapping, operations, and external stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder communication, ensuring transparency, timely updates, and alignment with project objectives.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability, ensuring clear project roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures.
• Generate meeting agendas, write meeting memos/minutes, etc.
• Translate technical details into actionable plans, leveraging industry knowledge of broadband, OSP/ISP, and aerial/buried infrastructure.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, continuously learning about new technologies, regulations, and best practices that impact broadband project execution.
• Lead problem‑solving efforts, addressing roadblocks, adapting to project dynamics, and maintaining focus on successful outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members, sharing insights and best practices to elevate team performance.
• Serve as the primary point‑of‑contact for clients on assigned projects, ensuring alignment between client expectations and project delivery.
• Independently lead and manage multiple small to large projects, meeting or exceeding client deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Take on a strategic leadership role, proactively drive projects and managing project risks, quality assurance, and key performance metrics such as cost per mile and cost per subscriber.
• Facilitate, lead, and contribute to the estimation process, leveraging past project data and industry benchmarks.
• Own all aspects of project planning and execution, ensuring scope, schedules, risks, and deliverables are well‑defined and effectively managed.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and working with functional leadership to optimize resource allocation.
• Independently develop and present solutions for project challenges, demonstrating a consultative approach with clients and stakeholders.
• Create, manage, and maintain project work plans, schedules, and dependencies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in execution.
• Proactively assess and manage scope changes, evaluating their impact on budget, schedule, and overall project success.
• Balance client expectations with project realities, ensuring project scope remains controlled while fostering a positive client experience.
• Own and manage project financials, including…