Job Description
The client is passionate about designing and integrating the best, most reliable technology for their customers. To further improve the process and customer experience, we’re currently seeking an experienced AV Project Manager to join our team.
As an AV Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of best-in-class audiovisual systems to a nationwide network of customers. Reporting to the AudioVisual Operations Manager, you'll collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
This role will primarily focus on new build or major refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in AV technologies and a proven track record in AV Project Management, with a passion for delivering innovative AV solutions. The role requires close collaboration with the Engineering, Support and Design teams, as well as with third-party stakeholders to support delivery of best-in-class solutions.
Key Responsibilities
• Attend handover meetings from the Commercial team where you will then take ownership for those assigned projects
• Work closely with clients, main contractors & consultants to agree clear project timelines and milestones
• Work with the Engineering Management team to ensure the appropriate labour resource is available
• Work with the stock and Procurement teams to ensure materials are purchased promptly, to support on-time delivery, with a view to avoiding excess or extended stockholding.
• Continually progress all dependencies for the projects assigned to you
• Attend site for kick-off meetings with the Installation team, and regular onsite progress inspections
• Take full responsibility for the quality of handover, training and O&M details
• Motivate and support all Installation teams, and resolve issues and challenges
• Track costs, variations and changes throughout the project
Take full ownership of financial performance, as well as quality and client relationships throughout
• Report project progress back to the business
Required Experience
• You will need to be a proven Project Manager with strong AV experience
• A good understanding of relevant AV equipment to include Digital Video, Projection Systems, Control Systems, DSP’s, Audio Systems, Large format displays, DMX Lighting and BMS integration
• Familiarity with AV industry standards such as AVIXA (InfoComm) and certifications (CTS, CTS-D, CTS-I) is a plus
• Experience working with design software (AutoCAD, Visio, etc.) is a plus
• Salesforce experience
• Strong communication skills at all levels and an ability to drive progress
• Proven experience managing budgets, project challenges and delay/change issues on site.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent organisational skills and an attention to detail
• Full UK driving license
Minimum 2-3 day per week in office (Sheffield) Flexible working on other days