Senior Audio Visual (AV) Project Manager

Role Overview:

proAV are a leading global audio visual integrator, providing AV and event services across multiple client partnerships globally.

Our immediate requirement is for an experienced Senior Project Manager to be a key part of our Egham team, representing proAV, taking full responsibility for working as part of the proAV Systems Integration team to project manage client orders in the company’s systems vertical markets. This will include contract management, system design and commissioning within budget and to the satisfaction of our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced Senior Project Manager to join an established operation with scope to drive and enhance the service at every opportunity.

Experience and seniority of the position will be reflected by the remuneration and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform work on multiple projects within the budgeted cost and to the satisfaction of the client.

• Liaison with other internal departments, clients and contractors.

• Ensure that the H&S files are in place for your projects and that safe systems of work are put in place.

• Design systems in terms of their electronics, mechanics’ and optics to meet the needs of our clients, using proven technology and also looking for new and interesting solutions to problems.

• Understand the contractual requirements of your projects.

• Ensure that technical and drawing information is available and correct to allow others to perform their works in an efficient manner.

• Physically setup elements of systems to prove the concept.

• Deal with all aspects of the financial management of your projects including invoicing and variations ensuring that we are not financial exposed and get paid in a timely fashion.

• Liaise with suppliers to research product information and purchase the necessary components for a system ensuring that we are getting the best value for money.

• Deal with all aspects interfacing of audio visual systems into our client’s buildings this will encompass both hardware and software interfaces.

• Perform on-site commissioning and configuration programming of our systems.

• Represent the company at a senior level with the necessary level of professional conduct and presentation.

• To develop your knowledge from both experience and research to become an “expert” in one or more of a particular area of our project work to whom others in the organisation can refer.

Desirable skills:

• Possess a good underpinning technical knowledge of Electronics and Audio Visual Systems.

• Organised and flexible with the ability to approach different types of tasks during the working day.

• An understanding of contracts and commercial processes.

• Ability to plan and organise projects and schedule work

• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure is essential.

• Competent to a high level of computer literacy.

• Able to work as part of a team.

• Ability to think laterally finding an appropriate solution to fulfil an application.

• Good communication skills both verbal and written, being able to communicate with company executives to building contractors.

• Ability to work to the highest quality standards, with attention to detail ensuring that we complete our work thoroughly, never walking away from a problem.

• Demonstrate a professional, enthusiastic & committed approach at all times.

Hours of work:

40 hours per week, 9 hours a day, 8.30am-5.30pm, including an hour unpaid break, Monday-Friday.

About Us:

proAV designs, integrates and supports blended technology solutions with AV, UC and beyond including end-to-end services and 24/7/365 support to enhance global collaboration and empower your world of communication. From reviewing technology to integration to post-deployment support, you’re in safe hands when you trust your AV and UC to proAV.

We are recognised as one of the AV industry’s most powerful international delivery and support operations trusted by a varied client base in more than 80 countries across 6 continents. To date, we have completed 700+ projects outside of the UK that meets the demands and challenges of a globalised marketplace, keeping the lines of communication and collaboration open.

From our state-of-the-art Customer Services Centre and Video Network Operations Centre (VNOC) our dedicated teams manage, monitor and protect our global clients’ business-critical AV systems architecture, products and technologies 24/7/365.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

proAV is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to supporting and promoting an inclusive culture for all employees and job applicants. We want everyone to feel comfortable being themselves and create a culture where we understand and respect each other’s differences. proAV does not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We make employment decision based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and/or experience of the individual. proAV offers personal and professional development opportunities, not just through traditional qualifications, but also through Apprenticeship schemes, internal training and mentorship programmes. We support employees and job applicants with their work-life balance through our family friendly policies and practices. We encourage all to apply