Audio Visual Project Manager

Salary - £40k to £50k

Location - Sheffield

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 will lead the delivery of best-in-class Audio Visual systems to our nationwide network of customers. Reporting to the Audio Visual Operations Manager, you will 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. This role requires close collaboration with our Engineering, Support and Design teams, as well as with third-party stakeholders to support our delivery of best-in-class solutions.

About us: We are Vivedia, the UK’s market leader in audio visual services for ‘once in a lifetime events’ (weddings, funerals, citizenship ceremonies). We don’t simply follow the market; we’re an innovator and a disruptor. The work you do will have a positive impact on thousands of people daily and millions of people each year. We have a head office in Sheffield and a satellite office in London, but our customers are spread across the UK.

We’re not fans of all that corporate jargon you might hear from other businesses. We’re down to earth, we’re human and we’re passionate about putting our customers first. Our friendly team of 150 are our most important customers. We care about having a positive, friendly, and engaging workplace, as that is the key to delivering great customer service. 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, or the great service we deliver that gives them all such a buzz. We want you to bring your buzz to us too.

This is a business that is doing really well, but it goes beyond that; it’s about making absolutely sure things go right, first time, every time. This passion is driven from the top down by James, our MD, and the leadership team who make sure that brilliant customer service is at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Work with our 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 for financial performance, as well as quality and client relationship 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, DSPs, 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 will get you up and running quickly!
• Strong communication skills at all levels and an ability to drive progress.
• Proven experience with 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.
• Have a view on whether a hotdog is a sandwich (there is definitely a right answer!).

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid/Remote Work Options
• Flexible Working Hours
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Learning & Development
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tech & Equipment Provided
• Free Tea, Coffee & Fruit
• Company Events & Team Building