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COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Commdex is a leading systems integrator, providing a broad range of mission critical solutions and services for telecom networks, communications systems and information technology. We have global experience and specialized expertise across breadth of technologies and full life cycle of communications systems.

We do things a little differently at Commdex. Our commitment is to create and improve global communication solutions across government and public safety sectors. We also operate at scale to create sound solutions capable of supporting multiple industries around the world. Our passion and why we exist is to bridge the gap in communication systems through better technology.

At Commdex, we are empowered to create a corporate culture that focuses on drawing together a diverse group of world-class, respectful, fun, and high-fidelity communicators across multiple areas of expertise who will work together to achieve proper communication channels to use in mission critical situations. If that sounds like you, were looking forward to getting to know you!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly technically proficient and motivated resource to join our team as LMR Project Manager. As LMR Project Manager you will be the Customer's primary point of contact for a specific Program.

Additionally, this person will have a broad breadth of responsibilities, overseeing multiple projects or teams and will be held accountable for the overall outcome of the program, account and/or operations. In addition to having the ultimate responsibility for time, cost, and scope of individual projects, he/she has cumulative responsibility for all projects and operations within the program, account and/or operation.

As a LMR Project Manager you will be tasked with

• Utilizing project management methodologies and tools to drive execution, accountability, and risk mitigation; achieve Schedule, Cost, and Quality objectives from inception through launch.
• Demonstrating best practices for developing schedules and recognizes critical path.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, define resources, and required budget.
• Reviewing and approving all project deliverables, providing oversight and observation of acceptance tests ensuring compliance with all contract deliverable requirements, representing the Prime contractor, and provides status reports to the corporate Program Manager and adhere to assigned corporate processes.
• Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
• Understanding unique communication requirements, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of the engagement

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must have LMR experience as a System technologist, System Manager or Systems Engineer
• Experienced with P25 public safety radio systems and their applications by customers
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, negotiation, presentation, and communications skills, both orally and written
• Must have strong Project Management and leadership skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• Must be willing to travel a minimum of 50% or more of the time away from home and live at a project site for extended periods within the continental U.S. or international
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply advanced project management skill in such areas as customer relations, team building, matrix management, project planning, conflict resolution, and budget.
• Able to manage complex teams with team members and customers remotely dispersed
• Must have good technical writing skills and computer skills
• Computer skills capable of working with databases, Outlook, MS Office and Project.
• Knowledge and ability to use project management software is critical.

BENEFITS:

• Flexible work schedule
• Formal and informal development opportunities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bending, crawling, stooping, standing, vision, lifting, walking, twisting, turning, and working in unusual positions requiring full body mobility

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a timeline quota.

Commdex is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.