Manager, Special Projects Group

Who we are:

Globalstar provides affordable and reliable, mobile voice and data communications when beyond cellular services.  We rely on our superior satellite network and excellent team members around the world to deliver quality products, services and peace of mind.  For more information, visit www.globalstar.com.

Located in Covington, Louisiana, our corporate office houses our global satellite operations command center, product customer shipping center, engineering facilities and more.        

What we offer:


* Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays


* Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries


* Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary: 

The Manager, Special Projects Group is responsible for overseeing the execution and implementation of the department’s projects aligned with organizational strategic goals and department initiatives.  The Special Projects Supervisor participates in the design, development, construction, and testing of equipment for the Gateways.

The Special Projects Supervisor reports directly to the Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:


* Recruit, interview, hire, and train direct reports


* Oversee the work and assignments of direct reports


* Provide constructive and timely performance feedback


* Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Duties/Responsibilities:


* Manage programs and program modifications from initiation through delivery and evaluation phases.


* Actively lead the planning process, project stages and participants engagement throughout the implementation.


* Use Quality Improvement methodologies, tools, and approaches in programs and initiatives.


* Exercise independent judgment when developing workplans and communications.


* Solicit required data, statistics and reports for analysis and to facilitate effective service monitoring and performance.


* Act as the business unit liaison to corporate initiatives and projects.


* Effectively communicate project statuses using tools such as Microsoft Office, Power Point, and Visio.


* Provide guidance and leadership to multi-disciplinary project team to deliver high quality, cost effective, improvement-oriented results.


* Serve as a backup for the major Workforce Supervisor’s duties.


* Interface with Gateway Managers to solve problems quickly.


* Performs other duties as appropriate.

Skills and Competencies:


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management


* Excellent organizational skills with...