Project Manager (8126)

SubCom is the leading global partner for today’s undersea data transport requirements. SubCom designs, manufactures, deploys, maintains, and operates the industry’s most reliable fiber optic cable networks. Its flexible solutions include repeaterless to ultra-long-haul, offshore oil and gas, scientific applications, and marine services. SubCom brings end-to-end network knowledge and global experience to support on-time delivery, and meet the needs of customers worldwide. To date, the company has deployed over 200 networks - enough undersea cable to circle Earth more than 17 times at the equator.

Position Overview

The project manager plans, directs and coordinates project activities to ensure that project objectives are met in accordance with prescribed priorities, timing and budget.

• Determines project scope and objectives.
• Prepares specifications, bid requests, cost estimates and contracts for projects.
• Develops detailed project schedules and estimates cost of implementation.
• Track project costs in order to meet budget.
• Recommends make/buy decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and oversee maintenance and subcontractor activities and assist in problem resolution.
• Directs and coordinates project activities through delegated subordinates or outside contractors ensuring minimal production/operation delays or lost time.
• Request assignment of personnel and coordinate schedules and activities with appropriate department managers.
• Directs the planning of equipment layout, installation, modifications and contractor/maintenance activities.
• Analyze existing mechanical systems to troubleshoot problems and improve operating efficiencies (i.e., reduce operating and maintenance costs) and improve reliability.
• Provide technical direction to supply chain for the negotiation of the purchase of any good and/or services required for the delivery of the project.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy and adjustments and progress.