Project Manager (PRIME/Backfill)

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to help manage network infrastructure installation projects across Los Angeles Unified School District. There are about 750 schools within the district that require upgrades across 7 core components: LAN, WLAN, Fiber Optic Cabling, VoIP, Public Address Systems, Camera Systems, and Physical Intrusion Systems. The LAN platforms that are leveraged across these components include HP/Aruba, Alcatel and Cisco. The goal of these projects is to upgrade outdated technology. This project manager will be assisting in project scheduling, managing project deliverables and requirements, and reporting and tracking. The projects will consist of all phases of upgrade/construction activities including but not limited to;: Design, Installation/Configuration Quality Assurance and Final Closeout. They will be responsible for managing individual projects within the program that can range in size from a few thousand dollars to several hundreds of thousands of dollars each. They will be traveling to school sites about 20% of the time but must be flexible if this percentage increases. This project manager must be flexible, maintain a growth mindset, and be able to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. This is an environment filled with selfless community servants and leaders who are focused on providing a safe and updated school environment.

Responsibilities:

Engage with project teams, departments, and IT staff, leading the implementation of in-scope Services for the LAUSD networking projects.

Manages the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to system launch and support. These Resources will have at least one (1+) years of experience.

Focus on project assignments and successful technical delivery, providing skilled solutions for in- scope equipment and network launches and support ensuring adherence to project schedules and deliverables.

Provide project technical status updates to LAUSD on assigned projects and processes overall.

Engage in and retain knowledge transfer regarding LAUSD’s tools and technologies, acceptable usage, and interaction handling procedures as required.

Owns assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end, following procedures and policies and maintaining launch best practices.

Skills and Requirements

-5+ years of project management experience working with the several components of technology (LAN, WLAN, VoIP, Camera Systems, and Physical Intrusion systems) including working in a campus like environment

• 5 years of project management including tasks such as project scheduling, managing project deliverables and requirements, reporting and tracking, risk management, and documentation

Must have experience managing the installation of these specific low voltage systems

Must be a flexible, adaptable, and positive force in any circumstance

Must be experienced with cross-collaboration with other PMs, stakeholders, and contract resources

Experience leveraging SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, and Adobe

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].