Audio Visual Project Manager

Role: Project Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: $105,000 - $130,000

Location: New York

Role Summary

*This position includes travel to the NY office and client sites as needed*

As the Project Manager, your main responsibility will be to oversee Audio Visual projects for strategic clients. Project point of contact, ensuring world class service delivery. This position is responsible for managing the project budgets, schedules and team, internally and externally. Duties include overseeing project stages including: post-award project planning, design, design process, project sequencing, project logistics, installation, offsite rack build and programming/configuration process. Ability to work closely with a global delivery team developing strong relationships is required. Excellent communication strategy with internal and external partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner in compliance with all service contracts.
• Take full responsibility of commercial and contractual obligations of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare and manage project plans, schedules and budgets providing updates as needed.
• Communicate project progress and status with all project stakeholders, internal and external, through regular reports and updates.
• Manage project scheduling and staffing with internal and external partners.
• Oversee project site managers and installers ensuring projects deliverables are met.
• Manage completion and delivery of final documentation packages (i.e., O & M manuals, ‘RECORD’ schematics, etc.) are prepared and contract close-out occurs in a timely manner.
• Liaise between accounts receivable & payable for project invoicing.
• Forecast invoicing and work effort throughout portfolio.
• Have a solutions-based mindset understanding that success and failure is in the hands of the project team. A process must be devised for maximum chance of success. This requires passion, adaptability, creativity, and commitment.
• Travel may be required for this position.

Skills Profile

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to look at process improvement
• Willingness to work as part of a global team
• Ability to interface well with clients and peers to lead staff effectively.
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Project preferred but not essential.
• Able to create and manage schedules and budgets.
• Experience in the AV industry.
• Technical knowledge of AV industry preferred but not essential.

Competencies: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

Planning & Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skilfully. Identify problems in a timely manner. Resolve problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Balances team success with personal success.

Use of Technology - Adapts to new technologies. Demonstrates required skills. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasoning Ability:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, MS Project

Certificates and Licenses: Prince2/PMP qualification or equivalent.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

About Kinly

Kinly is the globally trusted AV and UCC technology advisor to world-class organisations. Our solutions drive maximum collaboration, engagement and productivity to enable a world where people can work together, from everywhere. Our people are unified by a passion for helping teams achieve their workplace communication and collaboration goals, irrespective of complexity, location or project size. We design, engineer and support audio visual and collaboration technology solutions that add real business value and deliver exceptional user experiences, every time.

Why Kinly?

We are experienced: When you join our family, you’ll be part of a multi-award-winning team made up of the industry’s most innovative professionals.

We are proven: The world’s leading global businesses rely on us to deliver secure and reliable meeting experiences. Come with us on our journey.

We are independent: We partner with the world’s best AV vendors to deliver our customers unrivalled access to cutting edge technology tailored to their exact needs.

We are global: You’ll be working with alongside the world’s leading brands and supporting them on high-profile, international projects.

Equal Opportunities:

Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application.