Vacancy: Project Manager – Test and Measurement || Reston, VA, USA

The Project Manager position will serve as the primary customer interface for implementation of customer-facing projects to be delivered by the Americas Service Delivery organization. The Project Manager will coordinate, monitor, manage and report on all project-related activities within our client’s Network Testing organization and the customer organization with a focus on maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and timely delivery of projects. The position will have responsibility for managing all aspects of implementation, customization and training projects related to the Test and Measurement portfolio. 

TO APPLY: Please forward your resume and cover letter through our Smart Recruiters Website at the following link: http://bit.ly/fvkXQG 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide Project Management expertise to drive the delivery of customer-facing projects 
• Engage with the Sales/Tech Sales organization as well as Service Delivery Engineers in the Service Delivery organization to review and finalize project Statements of Work 
• Identify and secure resources that will be required to successfully deliver assigned projects 
• Develop project delivery plans and schedules and monitor activities in order to drive projects to timely conclusion 

• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards • Conduct kick-off meetings and periodic status review meetings with the customer including appropriate people from the customer organization and our client organization 
• Recognize potential impediments to the success of assigned projects and identify actions to keep the project on track 
• Develop and maintain all project documentation in the appropriate 
REQUIREMENTS: 
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles and concepts from 3-5 years of experience in a project management role 
• CAPM and PMP or demonstrable progress towards these designations a plus 
• Understanding of the wireless telecommunication environment with a focus on RF engineering and quality of service testing (Voice, SMS, MMS, FTP, HTTP, WAP, etc.) – able to grasp technical details 
• Highly organized individual with ability to coordinate activities, effectively communicate project status both verbally and in writing 
• Ability to drive both customers and internal resources to timely completion of project tasks 
• Self-motivated, self-starter focused and driven to achievement of team’s primary goals – timely delivery, customer satisfaction on budget. 
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects across the Test and Measurement product set 
• Ability to work both independently and as member of a team 
• Ability and willingness to travel Education Level: • BS in Engineering (MS in Engineering a plus)