Yorktel is seeking a Project Manager to join our team!
The role of Project Manager joins the EMEA Team with the core responsibility of managing complex installations in EMEA. Projects are usually separate to usual day-to-day business activities and require a group of people to work together to achieve a set of specific, predefined objectives. The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and closing of a specific projects which have a define beginning, and end with specified deliverables. The Project Manager ensures the project is completed on time and within budget, the project's objectives are met with the desired outcome achieved, that the project team are fulfilling their roles. The Project Manager will interact with all levels of the business including Account Managers, Sales Administration, Purchasing, Engineering, and the Customer Services Desk.
This position should have experience and in depth knowledge of company operations. The Project Manager is required to have a detailed understanding of audio components and video endpoints, both hardware and software from leading industry manufacturers. The Project Manager should have a detailed understanding of project management principles and methodologies, allowing them to oversee projects to ensure the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied. The knowledge required includes, but is not limited to, strong decision making abilities, highly developed organizational skills, with effective communication skills at all levels within and externally to the company to explain project management processes.
This position will work with the EMEA Integration team to identify and prioritize projects and project teams. This position will have the authority to lead and manage identified projects within the organisation according to the agreed processes, under the guidance of the VP Integration EMEA. Resolution of employee issues will be within the Yorktel guidelines of established policies and procedures.
With support from the Director of Operations:
1. agrees project objectives with Account Managers, customers and engineering staff
2. represents Yorktel’s interests to the customer
3. provides advice on the management of projects
4. organises various people working on a project
5. ensures all project documentation is created and kept up to date
6. makes sure that all the aims of the project are met
7. makes sure the quality standards are met
8. uses IT systems to keep track of people and progress
9. recommends when specialists and sub-contractors are required
10. tracks project costs
11. Plan the projectDefine the scope of the project in collaboration with colleaguesCreate a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities Assist with determining the resources required to complete the projectDevelop a schedule for project completion Determine the objectives on which the project will be evaluated at its completion
12. Implement the project
Execute the project according to the agreed project planComplete forms and records to document project activities
Maintain files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and securedMonitor the progress of the project and recommend adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the projectEstablish a communication schedule to update stakeholders Assist in the review of the quality of work completed ensure project standards are maintained
13. Control the project
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the projectsEnsure project documents are complete, current, and appropriately storedWrite reports on the project Monitor all budgeted project expenditures
14. Evaluate the project
Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of qualityEvaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase
Technical Qualifications:
15. PRINCE2 or similar qualification preferred
16. Knowledge of video/audio conferencing service standards required
17. Knowledge of audiovisual, videoconferencing and IT products and applications required
18. Polycom/Tandberg/Cisco certified Videoconference Engineer (TCE/CVE/etc) knowledge or certification desirable
19. Audio DSP (Polycom, ClearOne, BiAmp) knowledge or certifications desirable
Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including pension and private health care.
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