Senior Project Manager

LightPath
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Feb 26, 2025
Senior Project Manager Job ID: 1266926700 Location: PA Job Type: Remote Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. Weown and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath's continued focus on network excellence and a "customer first" service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve. Job Summary Lightpath is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our rapidly growing Outside Plant PMO team. This role will serve as a trusted partner to the PMO leader, managing high-visibility projects, overseeing financial reporting, and contributing to the development and refinement of scalable processes in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring seamless project delivery across multiple markets while working with leadership to establish KPIs, enhance workflows, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a seasoned project manager with strong financial acumen, a collaborative approach, and a passion for mentoring team members as we expand into new markets. The Senior Project Manager will work hand-in-hand with the PMO leader to develop scalable processes that support the rapid growth of the organization. This role is instrumental in ensuring alignment between strategy and execution by overseeing key projects, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the establishment of performance metrics for the PMO team. By fostering collaboration and innovation, the Senior Project Manager will help position the team for long-term success. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end delivery for assigned markets, including project planning, client communication, timeline management, and issue resolution. Oversee financial reporting for projects, ensuring budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking are accurate and up-to-date. Collaborate with the PMO leader to develop and refine scalable delivery processes that support organizational growth. Work with the PMO leader to establish and monitor KPIs for the PMO team, ensuring alignment with company goals. Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and tools to support project tracking, status updates, and decision-making. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior project managers, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction, alignment, and repeat business opportunities. Qualifications 5+ years of project management experience in telecom, construction, or related industries. Proficient in financial reporting, with advanced Excel skills and exposure to Power BI (preferred). Experience in ESRI, IQ GEO, or GIS tools is a plus. Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Proven ability to adapt in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving organization. A team-oriented mindset, with a passion for mentoring and developing others. Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Lightpath collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.