Program Manager

Maple Grove, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Duration of Project: 3 year project - will contract 1 year at a time
Location/Address: Prefer local candidates

Requirements:
Project Overview
Project Name: 700 MHz Radio System Refresh
Purpose: Modernize GREs 700 MHz communication system by assessing GREs current and future operational requirements replacing aging equipment and commissioning network.
Start of Development: Q1 2026
Implementation Timeline: 2027 - 2029

Project Scope of Work
Assessment & Discovery
Assess the current 700 MHz radio system and supporting infrastructure to identify capabilities and challenges.
Research GREs current and future operational telecommunications requirements and aspirations
Engage with GREs 26 member cooperatives to understand their current use of the 700 MHz network and future applications they wish to support.
Evaluate member cooperatives current fiber assets and potential future fiber builds by member cooperatives and third-party providers.
Collaborate with important internal and external stakeholders
Technology Research & Vendor Selection
Evaluate technologies suitable to support future system requirements with an emphasis on 700MHz solutions.
Conduct vendor and technical evaluations and provide recommendations.
GRE currently uses Ubiik Mimomax equipment but is interested in exploring additional vendor options and lessons learned from other users.
Installation and Commissioning
Installation and commissioning of new radio and network equipment

Program Manager requirements
Extensive telecommunications experience
Experience supporting communications systems for utilities
Knowledge of RF systems communications networks and tower infrastructure
Proven financial management experience
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams

Duration of Project: 3 year project - will contract 1 year at a time Location/Address: Prefer local candidates Requirements: Project Overview Project Name: 700 MHz Radio System Refresh Purpose: Modernize GREs 700 MHz communication system by assessing GREs current and future operational req...