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At Aviat Networks we take great pride in hiring a workforce that is committed to supporting and strengthening our values and attributes. If you’re results oriented, customer centric, and an innovative thinker who also takes pride in personal and professional integrity, Aviat Networks is the ideal next step in your career. We are looking for people who love to solve problems, enjoy change and know how to have fun! Come join us as we bring communications to the world.

Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions.

We currently have an immediate need for a Project Manager

Preferred Location: Home office located - East Coast

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for all project management activities and serving as the customers single point of contract for assigned projects. The Project Manager my have total responsibility for the project or work on a portion of a project assigned to the Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize PMI principles and processes for the management of all assigned projects (Initiation, Planning Execution, Controlling and Closing)
• Assist with Pre-Sales quote development as required
• Provide additional detail to the preliminary Scope Statement as assigned. The output of this activity will be the Baseline Statement of Work that is signed by the customer. Any changes to the signed Statement of Work (SOW) will require internal and customer approval and subsequent signoff. Also, understand Master contract agreements as the SOW develops. Change orders are required as they occur
• Create the project Work Breakdown Structure that will serve as the basis for the Responsibility Matrix for the project
• Develop the project communication plan. Including executive level escalations and summaries, Customer status and updates, facilitate meetings and distribute meeting minutes to the project team and Project Stakeholders
• Manage project Risks through Risk identification, quantification, and mitigation for each project
• Ensure that all project signoffs are completed including, final design, SOW, Project Plan, Change Requests, Schedule modification, Lean Waivers and Project Completion.
• Create and manage the project plan for each project or contribute to the master project plan if a Program Manager is leading the project. Maintain project historical files.
• Conducts regular project profitability reviews for projects directly managed and provide assistance on review preparation for projects led by Program Manager

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years’ experience managing Microwave
• Must have proven background managing customer relationships in a competitive environment
• Fundamental understanding of a Microwave installation is required
• Technical understanding of Microwave products and technologies
• Ability to manage through unplanned challenges, works through obstacles, and make sound project decisions. Attention to details and ability to meet deadlines is required.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, Word and MS Project is required.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• PMP certification preferred.

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