Project Manager III

About Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.

Join us, Fujitsu wants innovators like you! Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. is part of the global Fujitsu group of technology companies. We’re bringing the power of Digital Transformation (DX) to the network operators, communications service providers, and internet content providers that keep the world connected. We combine 30-plus years of expertise in multivendor network technology with customer service excellence and best-in-class network hardware, software, and services as we design, build, operate, and maintain the critical infrastructure for wireless and wireline communications. The Fujitsu group is committed to doing the right thing, as well as to supporting the communities where we do business. We’re also a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace that achieves together.  We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities, as well as flexible options for working your way.  See what working at Fujitsu looks like at https://www.linkedin.com/company/fujitsu/life/americas/.  For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.

Req ID:16224 

About Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.

Join us, Fujitsu wants innovators like you! Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. is part of the global Fujitsu group of technology companies. We’re bringing the power of Digital Transformation (DX) to the network operators, communications service providers, and internet content providers that keep the world connected. We combine 30-plus years of expertise in multivendor network technology with customer service excellence and best-in-class network hardware, software, and services as we design, build, operate, and maintain the critical infrastructure for wireless and wireline communications. The Fujitsu group is committed to doing the right thing, as well as to supporting the communities where we do business. We’re also a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace that achieves together.  We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities, as well as flexible options for working your way.  See what working at Fujitsu looks like at https://www.linkedin.com/company/fujitsu/life/americas/.  For more information, please visit http://us.fujitsu.com/telecom.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Wireless Services based in Richardson, TX.

The Project Manager will provide project/program leadership in the development, implementation and refinement of robust program management techniques on assigned programs.  The successful candidate will work as a member of the FNC 5GSI Wireless Services team, assuming program management responsibility for multiple engineering releases and forward-looking development projects as well as services delivery projects for systems integration and private wireless products/solutions.  The Program Manager will work closely with product management, systems engineering, customers, sales and the software project teams to deliver FNC products and services as advertised, on schedule, within required budget, and to necessary levels of quality.

Responsibilities & Success Factors

• Manage assigned programs/projects to meet the financial business goals.
• Provide independent program oversight, analysis, & direction to meet stakeholder commitments.
• Evaluate complex situations accurately and identifies viable solutions that create successful outcomes for the customer
• Coordinate w/ supporting organizations for effective communications both internal & external
• Ensure proper application of PMO tools to meet the FNC governance model.
• Executes projects to deliver on-time, within budget and per customer specifications in accordance with PMBOK Guidelines.
• Ensure the team meets FNC security and quality requirements.
• Resolve political, resource, budgeting, change and legal issues affecting the program.
• Perform as a change-agent in the training/indoctrination of PMO best-practices to the organization at large.
• Ability to identify risks and potential project issues and to know when and how to escalate proactively.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Program management and development life-cycle process knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills; disciplined w/ priorities, meets dates, handles multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrates leadership strength; self-motivated, accepts authority and responsibility.
• Ability to work across boundaries and influence others outside the span of control.
• Deals in an environment of ambiguity; - senses and reacts to new and changing business conditions.
• Good communication skills; oral, written, non-verbal; internal and external facing w/ executive presence.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams from various internal and external organizations.
• Sound analytic and financial skills.
• Ability to think strategically and to scope tasks and set goals.
• Effective coaching/mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant program management experience with a track record of delivering successful results on large ORAN and/or private wireless projects.
• General knowledge of the functional aspects of telecommunications systems or network management.
• Cross-functional experiences within a high-tech business and R&D environments desired.
• ORAN & Private Wireless experience required.
• PMP certification required.
• Engineering degree desired.
• MBA helpful.

Minimum Requirements (Minimum requirements to be considered for employment):

• Minimum of a BS degree in a Technical Field.
• Ten or more years of applicable business and program management experience.
• Experience managing programs larger than $10M in annual spend inclusive of profit/loss accountability.
• Demonstrated prior experience in managing complex programs with multiple interfaces, global diversity of team members, significant time constraints and variable work scope.
• Strong interpersonal/influence management skills.

Fujitsu salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. ​ It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each situation. The pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: specific skills, qualifications, experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The pay range for this position is estimated at $96,471.20 to $137,816.00 USD. Additionally, this role may be eligible for a short-term incentive based on company results and individual performance.

As a technology company, Fujitsu recognizes that human resources are its most important capital. To create an environment where all employees can work positively and healthily, both in mind and body, we offer a full range of health, 401K, and other benefits.​

At Fujitsu, one of our corporate principles is "We respect human rights." This principle underpins our corporate and individual activities and guides the actions of every Fujitsu Group member. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  By empowering people, we can unleash our collective strengths to create a better experience for our employees, our customers, and our partners.

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