Engineering Project Manager II (RapidScale)

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by remarkable people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable, managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs, and enterprises simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure, and Google and a complete set of private cloud and cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their most significant competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience.
The Project Manager plans and organizes resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Projects are temporary endeavors with defined beginning and end and are usually constrained by time and resources. Project managers partner with project stakeholders, internal/external customers, and cross-functional teams. The PM facilitates a cross-functional team to execute on defined deliverables and drives decisions. Common activities typically include requirements gathering, project planning, change control, risk management, closeout, and reporting. The PM uses industry-recognized/generally accepted PM knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to achieve a project's stated objectives.
Major Tasks:

• Leads S to XL projects under moderate to minimal supervision.
• Collects and organizes resources, costs, and other budget needs.
• Oversees projects which have a typical cycle of 1 - 6 months.
• Manages actions that may cause or prevent delays and cause inefficiencies in the team.
• Projects typically span across organizations (departments) but may also directly affect a business, the unit and/or the entire company.
• Develops detailed project schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports; tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans and/or resources.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high-quality standards, and meet customer expectations.
• Translates project requirements into project objectives and tasks.
• Reports on project progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinates the resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
• Communicates major milestones and identifies potential project risks; conducts regular status meetings to review project activities; manages prioritization procedures.
• Sets and manages client expectations, managing and escalating issues and changes.
• Measures progress toward goals and revises project objectives; documents applying change control procedures.
• Obtains feedback at critical milestones and at project completion to ensure that project efforts meeting customer expectations for time, cost, and results.
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders and project resources to drive key decisions and ensure timely project completion.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience working with networking solutions (e.g. SD-WAN, firewalls, switches, etc)
• Direct experience managing networking solutions projects
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Strong understanding of MS Office based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and verbal and written communication skills to lead and work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
• Ability to work both independently and within teams

Preferred:

• Experience in the cloud or MSP industry
• PMP or CAPM Certification
• Basic familiarity with Salesforce and Project Insight

USD 65,500.00 - 98,300.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $65,500.00 - $98,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.