Job Description

The Team

We are seeking a Project Manager to join American Tower’s Data and Digital Solutions team. The Data and Digital Solutions team is a multifunctional team delivering process optimization, technology solutions, data management, and reporting analytics for all departments within U.S. Tower. Day to day you will plan, direct and coordinate business activities and resources to ensure project goals are accomplished. As a Project Manager, you will partner cross-functionally to create process and system enhancements.

Responsibilities

What You Can Offer Us

Manage small to medium sized internal process or technology projects, which will include:

defining project objectives, scope, and level of effort
assigning duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel
establishing a work plan for each project phase and arranging for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
developing project strategies and plans and identifying required methods and tools
reviewing status reports prepared by project personnel and modifying schedules or plans as required
preparing project status reports for management and business unit leaders
monitoring progress against plan

Review project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations, staffing requirements, and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases.
Assist other project management personnel with creating time block and/or actual work plans for their assigned projects.
Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
Administer resource management scheduling system; provide visibility of utilization and availability to management.
Update project status summaries weekly for business managers and communicate project issues to management and sponsor.
Collaborate closely with other Shared Services groups for process and system enhancements
Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle.
Adhere to best project management practices and methodologies, such as Professional Management Institute or similar standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.
Project Management Professional certification preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in a project-oriented environment required, with IT experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency in project management tools, such as MS Project, required.
Experience with MS Project Server or comparable resource scheduling tool preferred.
System development life cycle experience preferred.
Approximately 10% travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow’s needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com.

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.