Project Specialist

At Rogers, we are committed to helping Canadians bridge the digital divide and ensure that no one is left behind in accessing reliable connectivity. Through our Service Expansion projects, we are proud to bring our wireless and internet service to homes and businesses across the country to connect them to the people and things that matter most.

Our rapidly growing team is looking for new team members who are committed to making connectivity possible for our neighbours, communities, and local businesses. This team works cross-functionally, collaborating with our Network, Rogers for Business, and Consumer teams to make a lasting impact in underserved or unserved communities for generations to come.

Come play a key role in building the future of innovation in Canada.

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity:
Rogers is seeking two (2) **Project Specialists** to join our Access Networks Team to work on Wireless Network projects in the Manitoba region.

**What you will be doing**:

- Work with Engineering groups to interpret, schedule and execute on Engineering Work Orders
- Work with Contractors to schedule work based on Rogers Work Orders to completion
- Develop and execute project plans, including risk, scope, communication, and schedules.
- Plan, monitor, and control projects from concept to closing using appropriately scaled methodology.
- Monitor project against plans and take effective corrective action as required.
- Manage initiatives at a high-level as well as having attention to detail.
- Identify requirements for, negotiate and lead cross-functional resources.
- Work closely with Project Manager and maintain strong work relationships with stakeholders and sponsors from all functional areas of business.
- Manage changing priorities to complete project delivery within defined constraints.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of Project Management methodology, process and documentation.
- Effectively manage risk by minimizing threats and maximizing opportunities within the project.
- Identify, handle and resolve conflict effectively.
- Demonstrate interest in and accountability for personal and professional development.
- Ensure all activities are performed to minimize Rogers Customer Impact

**What you will bring**:

- Previous progressive experience working within infrastructure projects, network and telecom infrastructure deployments within a professional services organization.
- Previous progressive experience within Wireless Networks with hands on technology exposure.
- Experience managing Telecom Build projects of varying size and complexity, which could include upgrades or migrations/augmentations across various environments, managed services and/or technology or tools deployment.
- Exposure to executing projects across a physically distributed environment along with strong vendor/contractor management experience.
- Strong negotiation skills to negotiate resources, changes, issues, budgets and timelines.
- Past exposure to Telecom Civil Infrastructure Build Project with an emphasis on North American Markets
- Familiar with Infrastructure Technologies, dealing with multiple vendors.
- Proactive approach to working on skeleton plan for upcoming projects.
- Ability to optimize available resources to deliver business objectives and maximize business efficiency.
- Ability to adapt to the requirements of the assignment and make appropriate changes in style as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to match content, style and language to suit the audience and context, maximizing understanding.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, motivational, organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to direct, influence and inspire others to optimize performance and achieve goals.
- Ability to influence team members without direct authority.
- Civil Engineering Degree would be an asset
- PMP Certification would be an asset
- A strong ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
- Additional required skills, Material management, report creation for PM
- Knowledge of Oracle, Remedy, and Salesforce is a huge asset
- A university degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 1600 330 Portage Ave. (079), Winnipeg, MB
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Technology & Hardware
Requisition ID: 277474

Together, we'll make more possible, and these six shared values guide and define our work:
Our people are at the heart of our success
Our customers come first. They inspire everything we do
We do what’s right, each and every day
We believe in the power of new ideas
We work as one team, with one vision
We give back to our communities and protect our environment

Posting Notes: Digital & Technology