Project Manager

The Project Manager within the PMO group will be responsible for leading the performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract, resulting in successful cost, schedule, and performance of the contract plan.   

Position is a hybrid role based at the ViaPath office located in Altoona, PA with a requirement to travel up to 75% of the time.

• →Manage multiple projects from conception through completion; lead projects that involve the successful management of teams responsible for the analysis, design, integration, testing, documentation, and implementation of telecommunications systems.
• →Perform day-to-day management of overall installation activity operations, possibly involving multiple projects and groups of personnel at multiple locations.
• →Direct the management of moderate and large sized project budgets, including expenditures for consultants and vendors, ensuring that ViaPath meets all project cost and schedule objectives.
• →Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• →Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• →Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• →Benchmark program status.
• →Regularly communicate program status to executive leadership.
• →Ensure consistent delivery of the ViaPath Project Management deliverables, including, but not limited to: Project Plans, Supplementary Plans, Change Control and Status Reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of related work experience in lieu of degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with a project management focus.
• Project management certification and/or Agile certifications are preferred.
• Proven project management skills required with a focus on technical product implementations, Wi-Fi wireless installation projects and/or customer network and server infrastructure projects desired.
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite of products; project management tools and collaboration systems such as Jira, SmartSheet, Confluence, Salesforce, etc. preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working directly with customer stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team.
• Experience working in the Information Technology and/or Government Contracting industry.
• Ability to travel up to 75%

ViaPath is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on individual merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ViaPath does not discriminate or permit harassment against any employee or applicant based on any characteristic protected by law. ViaPath’s commitment applies to the fullest extent required by federal, state, and local laws applicable to its contracts and operations.