Telecommunications and Broadband Project Manager
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Virginia, United States
James illicete, Telecommunications and Broadband Project Manager, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
Education Highlights: BS Technical Management Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. PMP Certified, and Various Airmen Certifications.
Telecom Career Highlights: 10 years technical hands-on telecom experience, 15 years managerial telecom experience. Current third year with the Commonwealth of Virginia Broadband Department.
Brief description of the Telecommunications and Broadband Project Manager of Virginia job function:
Review applications, manage contracts, review and approve requests for disbursement of funds. Provide technical assistance to grant recipients and ensure compliance with all state and federal policies and procedures. Monitor grants and ensure completion of contractually mandated requirements. Serve as the broadband program’s liaison to contracted, fiscal, and other divisions regarding the broadband projects and grants.
Conduct or participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars for internal and external customers for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to perform functions. Support broadband director in development and implementation of programs to increase broadband access and adoption.
Fun Fact: The name illicete originated from an area in Italy which can be located near the Archaeological Civic Museum, the Palace of Iliceto in Canosa Italy.
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