AFL
Commercial Project Manager (Remote Opportunity)
AFL, Duncan, South Carolina, United States, 29334
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
Flexible time off policy401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!We are seeking a
Commercial Project Manager
to work with our AFL Hyperscale team.
This position will be able to work remotely from anywhere in the United States.
The
Commercial Project Manager
will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Provide frequent communication/reporting and proactive planning to both internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding AFL's products and services and their applications to potential customers. Act in a consultative role to the customer to ensure that they can easily order, install, and add value to their internal programs with our programs and services.Maintain sufficient knowledge of strategic customer's business to recognize opportunities and be perceived by the customer as a problem solver and cost displacement specialist. New opportunities as well as their business potential should be communicated to the sales and marketing management on a timely basis.Provide direction to the customer service representative organization in support of customer needs.Report all customer problems to management as quickly as possible to ensure the problem is resolved in a timely manner. Track the progress of the problem resolution and ensure that it meets the requirements of the customer.May develop a full-scale project plan, which includes scheduling, execution planning, and tracking. Define project tasks and resource requirements. Continuously monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders, including documenting such progress.Effectively communicate project plan and expectations to team members/stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. This includes keeping team members/stakeholders on task and on schedule.Identify, manage and mitigate risks. Manage changes in project scope. Must anticipate and catch deviations from the plan or schedule early and keep all team members/stakeholders informed.Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members, and influence them to take positive action and have accountability for their assigned workExercise good judgement and act quickly to resolve issuesMaterials managementQualifications
Bachelor's degree Business, Engineering, or equivalent experienceMinimum 8 years related experienceProject planning and control. Knowledge of project management concepts, efficient project scheduling, cost planning and performance.Experienced in providing a team with direction and vision, including motivating people to perform, listening to people, providing feedback, recognizing strengths and providing challengesCritical thinker with the ability to problem solve effectively and efficientlyPossess good judgment and a sense of urgencyExcellent organizational and customer service skillsProficient with MS Office and MS Project, or spreadsheets or other appropriate tools to manage people and tasks and keep up-to-date.PMP certification a plusAbility to travel up to 15%.Personal Qualities
Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging objectives with limited supervisionTeam player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is persuasive, encouraging, and motivatingInterpersonal skills: strong communicator with the ability to convey complex issues in simple terms to all levels of the organization; ability to make presentations and interact in a professional mannerObjective and open-minded contributor who maintains a positive attitude in difficult environmentsHighly organizedAbility to work cross-functionallyGood judgement and a sense of urgency
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What We Offer:
Flexible time off policy401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!We are seeking a
Commercial Project Manager
to work with our AFL Hyperscale team.
This position will be able to work remotely from anywhere in the United States.
The
Commercial Project Manager
will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of projects. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. Provide frequent communication/reporting and proactive planning to both internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding AFL's products and services and their applications to potential customers. Act in a consultative role to the customer to ensure that they can easily order, install, and add value to their internal programs with our programs and services.Maintain sufficient knowledge of strategic customer's business to recognize opportunities and be perceived by the customer as a problem solver and cost displacement specialist. New opportunities as well as their business potential should be communicated to the sales and marketing management on a timely basis.Provide direction to the customer service representative organization in support of customer needs.Report all customer problems to management as quickly as possible to ensure the problem is resolved in a timely manner. Track the progress of the problem resolution and ensure that it meets the requirements of the customer.May develop a full-scale project plan, which includes scheduling, execution planning, and tracking. Define project tasks and resource requirements. Continuously monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders, including documenting such progress.Effectively communicate project plan and expectations to team members/stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. This includes keeping team members/stakeholders on task and on schedule.Identify, manage and mitigate risks. Manage changes in project scope. Must anticipate and catch deviations from the plan or schedule early and keep all team members/stakeholders informed.Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members, and influence them to take positive action and have accountability for their assigned workExercise good judgement and act quickly to resolve issuesMaterials managementQualifications
Bachelor's degree Business, Engineering, or equivalent experienceMinimum 8 years related experienceProject planning and control. Knowledge of project management concepts, efficient project scheduling, cost planning and performance.Experienced in providing a team with direction and vision, including motivating people to perform, listening to people, providing feedback, recognizing strengths and providing challengesCritical thinker with the ability to problem solve effectively and efficientlyPossess good judgment and a sense of urgencyExcellent organizational and customer service skillsProficient with MS Office and MS Project, or spreadsheets or other appropriate tools to manage people and tasks and keep up-to-date.PMP certification a plusAbility to travel up to 15%.Personal Qualities
Self-starter with integrity and confidence who strives to achieve even the most challenging objectives with limited supervisionTeam player with well-developed interpersonal skills who is persuasive, encouraging, and motivatingInterpersonal skills: strong communicator with the ability to convey complex issues in simple terms to all levels of the organization; ability to make presentations and interact in a professional mannerObjective and open-minded contributor who maintains a positive attitude in difficult environmentsHighly organizedAbility to work cross-functionallyGood judgement and a sense of urgency
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)