Job Description
Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.
With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.
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Please Note: This position can be based in Arkansas or in the Eastern Time Zone......
About the Role:
The Project Manager II is a key position within Uniti’s Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO manages cross-functional programs and projects, including efforts related to mergers and acquisitions, integration activities, system implementations and improvements, data conversions, process improvements, etc. The Project Manager II leads projects from initiation through implementation. The person who fills the role should be an initiative-taker who is comfortable engaging business partners across the organization and working across functional groups to achieve shared goals.
What You’ll Do:
• Implement projects and initiatives by leading cross-functional teams, engaging appropriate stakeholders and gaining buy-in and alignment
• Collaborate with project teams members to define project scope, identify project requirements, and establish project plans
• Manage and monitor assigned projects. Drive tasks and activities, holding project team members accountable while maintaining focus on scope and planned timelines
• Track project risks and issues, ensuring mitigation or resolution; engage leadership for escalations as appropriate
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates and status, providing regular project reporting
• Prepare and publish timely, succinct, and affective communication for stakeholders and leadership
• May support documentation of process flows related to project.
• May oversee user acceptance testing (depending on project type)
Do You Have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field and 5+ years of project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, OR 8+ years relevant project management experience.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changes
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Focus on delivering work of highest quality and accuracy
• Experience de-escalating issues and gaining agreement
• Experience communicating effectively in written and verbal form to executive leadership
• Knowledge of project management methodologies
Even Better:
• Project management experience in telecommunications or IT
• PMP Certification
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Our Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.
