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Cox Communications is now hiring for a Smart Communities Program Management Lead for its Cox2M business line. Cox2M is a new Internet of Things (IoT) business line within Cox Communications established in 2018. The Cox2M Team’s mission is to unleash the true potential of a connected world by enabling complete asset tracking and monitoring solutions, giving businesses and communities the data and tools they need to improve processes, realize operational efficiencies, and deliver better experiences to customers and residents. You’ll be a leader on Cox2M’s Smart Communities team, working with a dynamic group of professional intrapreneurs who are passionate about solving customer needs using disruptive technologies. Visit www.cox2m.com to learn more.

About the Job

Be a leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced venture where you will be responsible for organizing and executing the a Cox led innovation center at a major US University on the Smart Communities team within Cox2M. As the Program Management Lead, you will be responsible for managing projects, managing program structure and working with multiple stakeholders to develop innovative solutions. The innovation center will consist of an environment to build innovative solutions from the ideation phase to commercialization.  This role will conduct various ideation and brainstorming workshops, perform analysis and discovery of ideas, coordinate with hardware and software teams to develop proof of concepts, perform rigorous tests of concepts and measure overall impact of solutions.  This opportunity requires someone who can not only think outside the box and imagine the art of the possible but who can manage a program to create something meaningful beyond the whiteboard. This role will interface with multiple stakeholders from Cox, the university, and the community on a regular basis. The position reports to the Director of Smart Community Solutions for Cox2M.

 For more information about the innovation center please visit: https://bit.ly/2OnL7YR

 Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Maintain the order and structure of the innovation environment.

Manage innovative projects from ideation phases through commercialization

Coordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects

Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress of each project

Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques

Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

Manage the relationship with the all appropriate stakeholders

Perform risk management to minimize project risks

Use and continually develop leadership skills

Qualifications:

Minimum 

BS/BA degree in related discipline desired (business management, decision sciences, analytics, etc.)

Excellent analytical and academic credentials with ability to push for and complete independent analysis

3+ years of experience leading projects

2+ years of experience in program management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Solid interpersonal, presentation, and collaborative skills and commitment to develop further

Natural curiosity and tendency to question the status quo

Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders at C-level of multiple organizations

Experience managing and leading small teams

Strong background of innovation

Prior start-up experience

 Preferred

Hands-on experience implementing process-changing technologies

Experience implementing SaaS solutions that include hardware components / sensors

Experience building or improving change management and issue resolution processes

Experience in product development or high-tech environment

Project Management Professional (PMP) 

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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