Audio Visual Project Manager
Hybrid 3 days in office
At Vivedia, we live and breathe AV technology. We’re deeply passionate about designing and integrating the best, most reliable technology for our customers. To further improve our 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 Audio Visual systems to our nationwide network of customers. Reporting to the Audio Visual Operations Manager, you'll collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
This role with 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. This role requires close collaboration with our Engineering, Support and Design teams, as well as with 3 party stakeholder to support our delivery of best-in-class solutions.
We are Vivedia, the UK’s market leader in audio visual services for ‘once in a lifetime events’ (weddings, funerals, citizenship ceremonies). We have a head office in Sheffield and a satellite office in London, but our customers are spread across the UK.
People love working here, and we have the independent survey results to prove it - we’re officially one of the ‘Best Companies’ in the UK to work for! It might be because of the flexibility we offer in terms of how and where we work, or the genuinely fun and supportive environment we’ve built in our dog-friendly office (complete with top of the range coffee machine), or the great service we deliver that gives them all such a buzz. This passion is driven from the top down by James, our MD (who hates titles and is just simply ‘James’) and the leadership team who make sure that brilliant customer service is at that heart of everything we do. Attend handover meetings from our 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 our Engineering Management team to ensure the appropriate labour resource is available.
Continually progress all dependencies for the projects assigned to you
Attend site for kick off meetings with 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 for financial performance, as well as quality and client relationship throughout
Report project progress back to the business
You will need be 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.) Salesforce experience will get you up and running quickly!
Proven experience with managing budgets, project challenges and delay / change issues on site.
Full UK driving license
Competitive Salary
Hybrid/Remote Work Options
⏳ Flexible Working Hours
Career Growth Opportunities
Generous Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Free Tea, Coffee & Fruit
Company Events & Team Building