Principal-Project Management

About the Role:

The Principal – Project Management role is a key position within Windstream’s Network and Shared Services PMO.  This leader is responsible for managing strategic projects and driving process innovation and continual improvement within the project management framework.  This position demands an initiative-taker who is comfortable engaging business partners across the organization and working across functional groups to achieve shared goals.  Strong presentation and public speaking skills are necessary.

What You'll Do:

• Implement strategic projects and initiatives by building and leading cross-functional teams, gaining buy-in and alignment.
• Collaborate with project team members to define project requirements and establish project plans.
• Manage, monitor, and report on all aspects of assigned projects while serving as the subject matter expert and main point of contact.
• Identify, track, and escalate project issues and risk, ensuring issue/risk mitigation and/or resolution.
• Provide thought-provoking leadership to foster innovation, teamwork, and appropriate risk-taking.
• Strategically drive resolution by inserting influence, direction, and decision making into escalations.
• Map current process flows and identify areas of process improvement.
• Publish timely, succinct, and effective communication for stakeholders and leadership.

Do You Have:

• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline driven environment.
• Proven ability to set a vision and motivate a team.
• Experience de-escalating issues and gaining agreement.
• Focus on delivering work of highest quality and accuracy.
• Experience effectively communicating in written and verbal form to an executive team. 
• Experience with Agile and Hybrid methodologies.

Even Better:

• Functional experience with project management and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Planner, Visio, Tableau, Power BI)
• PMP certification

Minimum Requirements:

College degree and 8+ years professional level experience with 3-4 years supervisory experience; or 12+ years professional level related experience with 3-4 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience required.

The compensation range for this position is $108,100 - $147,500. 

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

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