About the Position
The Sr. Project Manager is accountable for delivering telecom projects on time, within budget, and according to defined scope. This position extends beyond traditional task tracking — it requires direct ownership of key action items, effective facilitation of internal and customer facing meetings, and active support for the engineering team, and the Director of Tribal Programs.
In addition, the Sr. Project Manager serves as the primary relationship manager for Tribal accounts, fostering trust and ensuring that projects address both technical requirements and community priorities. Success in this role demands a collaborative approach: the Sr. Project Manager is expected to contribute meaningfully to project execution, working alongside the team rather than solely delegating or reporting.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Execution & Administration
Work with the project team to extract key project activities, milestones, and timelines.
Drive activities to define project scope, budget, timelines, and dependencies.
Track project deliverables using Smartsheet and ensure accountability.
Run projects through their full lifecycle, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and challenges.
Develop and execute eƯicient internal communication strategies to keep all levels of management
informed.
Manage project budgets in coordination with finance and operations.
Implement and manage project change requests, including sign-oƯ and adjustments to scope, timelines,
and budget.
Conduct project evaluations and lessons learned within 3 weeks of closure, building best practices for
future delivery.
Tribal Account & Customer Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for Tribal accounts, managing expectations and strengthening
relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Immerse yourself in customer priorities, becoming the subject matter expert on assigned projects.
Facilitate regular customer update meetings and provide proactive communication on progress, risks,
and changes.
Consistently monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders at prescribed intervals.
Employ emotional intelligence and cultural awareness to meet project requirements while enhancing
stakeholder relationships.
Meeting Facilitation & Collaboration
Prepare and distribute agendas prior to meetings, ensuring alignment on objectives.
Facilitate meetings to ensure productive discussions, clear decision-making, and engagement from all
participants.
Document and circulate meeting minutes promptly, capturing decisions, action items, and follow-ups.
Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians, and program leadership to remove roadblocks and
contribute directly to deliverables.
Project Updates & Reporting
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations for
stakeholders and end users.
Maintain accurate status updates in organizational systems for accountability and transparency.
Present reports on project progress, challenges, risks, and solutions clearly to leadership and Tribal
partners.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 5+ years of telecommunications project management experience, with a proven ability to
manage complex projects while contributing directly to deliverables.
Education/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; PMP
Certification preferred.
Relationship Management: Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong customer
relationships, ideally with Tribal governments, community-based organizations, or public sector partners.
Collaboration: Ability to work as a true team player — supporting engineering teams, program
leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders by contributing hands-on to project execution.
Facilitation Skills: Skilled in meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow-through, ensuring clear
decision-making and accountability.
Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor
communication to diverse audiences including Tribal partners, technical teams, and senior leadership.
Technical Proficiency: Strong command of MS Project, Smartsheet, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and
SharePoint, with experience presenting to stakeholders and leadership.
Analytical Skills: Strong business analysis capabilities to identify risks and roadblocks before they
impact project success.
Cultural Competency: High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness, with the ability to foster trust
and respect in diverse communities.
Adaptability: Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, and drive
results in dynamic environments.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Trusted Partner: Tribal accounts view you as a reliable, proactive relationship manager who understands
their priorities and communicates with transparency.
Hands-On Contributor: You don’t just track tasks — you take ownership of key action items, working
alongside engineering teams and supporting the Director of Tribal Programs to move projects forward.
EƯective Facilitator: Meetings you lead are well-organized, productive, and result in clear decisions and
actionable follow-ups.
Strong Communicator: Stakeholders receive timely, accurate updates on progress, risks, and solutions,
and you tailor your communication eƯectively for technical teams, Tribal partners, and leadership.
Collaborative Team Player: You are seen as part of the project team “in the weeds,” removing
roadblocks, contributing to deliverables, and ensuring the team succeeds together.
Results-Driven Leader: Projects are consistently delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with both
technical requirements and community impact goals.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Qualified applicants should send the following to jobs@nativenetwork.com:
Resume
Cover Letter
Three professional references
Please include “Sr. Project Manager Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.
Requirements & Qualifications
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