Project Manager III

Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward.  Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.

Who We're Looking For

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Some of What You'll Do

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Responsible for the successful execution and control of the complex projects (both business and technical related phases) requiring in-depth evaluation from initiation through delivery, organizing cross-functional activities to ensure completion of the program and project deliverables on time and within budget.  

•    Develops project charter & plans; facilitates business process workshops.  

•    Manages and validates the development and tracking of tactical project plans including scope, schedule, cost, risks, estimates, deliverables and dependencies.  

•    Responsible for capturing all project issues and ensuring their resolution and/or escalation in a time-appropriate manner.  

•    Ensure conformance to Software Development Lifecycle for new product and enhancement development efforts.
•    Responsible for performing risk assessments and managing risks as well as formal change control to the project scope through effective change control management.  

•    Responsible for determining resource requirements, identifying and acquiring qualified team members to meet project deliverables.  

•    Leads cross-functional project team activities, providing leadership, guidance and coaching to the team, as well as leading steering committee meetings as needed to address issues.

•    Primary point of contact for the project team.
•    Provides guidance to project administrators as required.  
•    Depending on the nature of the project(s), manage milestones, schedules and dependencies with external customers and/or vendors.

Job Requirements:

•    BS/BA in business management, computer science, information systems or equivalent work experience.
•    Requires a minimum of 8 years experience in project management.

•    Strong oral and written communication skills are required to effectively interface and communicate with all levels of management.
•    Strong leadership, interpersonal, team building, facilitation, conflict management, influence management, and negotiation skills are required to effectively lead the program and project towards attaining its goals.
•    Strong working knowledge of software development process/methodologies and telecommunications, wireless and wireline industries technologies is required.
•    Skills or knowledge in areas such as networking, architecture, database, system and application support, development, disaster recovery, and first level support required.
•    Exposure to finance, accounting, procurement and legal principles required.
•    Proficient in creating project plans and proficient in using MS Word, MS Project, Powerpoint, Excel and Outlook.
•    Strong working knowledge of standard project management discipline philosophy and the ability to apply this philosophy within Syniverse organizational framework is required at a program and project level.
•    PMP certification is strongly desired.
 

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Why You Should Join Us

Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.

At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.

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