Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to join their EMEA team. This role involves managing complex installations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management principles, excellent communication skills, and a detailed understanding of audio and video technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead diverse project teams and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you have the passion for delivering quality results and enjoy working collaboratively, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of audio components and video endpoints.
• Strong decision-making abilities and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex installations and ensure project objectives are met.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and oversee project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

PRINCE2 or similar qualification

Tools

Video Conferencing Systems

IT Systems

Job description

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Yorktel is seeking a Project Manager to join our team!

The role of Project Manager joins the EMEA Team with the core responsibility of managing complex installations in EMEA. Projects are usually separate to usual day-to-day business activities and require a group of people to work together to achieve a set of specific, predefined objectives. The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and closing of a specific projects which have a define beginning, and end with specified deliverables. The Project Manager ensures the project is completed on time and within budget, the project's objectives are met with the desired outcome achieved, that the project team are fulfilling their roles. The Project Manager will interact with all levels of the business including Account Managers, Sales Administration, Purchasing, Engineering, and the Customer Services Desk.

This position should have experience and in depth knowledge of company operations. The Project Manager is required to have a detailed understanding of audio components and video endpoints, both hardware and software from leading industry manufacturers. The Project Manager should have a detailed understanding of project management principles and methodologies, allowing them to oversee projects to ensure the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied. The knowledge required includes, but is not limited to, strong decision making abilities, highly developed organizational skills, with effective communication skills at all levels within and externally to the company to explain project management processes.

This position will work with the EMEA Integration team to identify and prioritize projects and project teams. This position will have the authority to lead and manage identified projects within the organisation according to the agreed processes, under the guidance of the VP Integration EMEA. Resolution of employee issues will be within the Yorktel guidelines of established policies and procedures.

With support from the Director of Operations:

• agrees project objectives with Account Managers, customers and engineering staff
• represents Yorktel’s interests to the customer
• provides advice on the management of projects
• organises various people working on a project
• ensures all project documentation is created and kept up to date
• makes sure that all the aims of the project are met
• makes sure the quality standards are met
• uses IT systems to keep track of people and progress
• recommends when specialists and sub-contractors are required
• tracks project costs
• Plan the projectDefine the scope of the project in collaboration with colleaguesCreate a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activitiesAssist with determining the resources required to complete the projectDevelop a schedule for project completionDetermine the objectives on which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Implement the project

Execute the project according to the agreed project planComplete forms and records to document project activities

Maintain files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and securedMonitor the progress of the project and recommend adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the projectEstablish a communication schedule to update stakeholdersAssist in the review of the quality of work completed ensure project standards are maintained

• Implement the project

  Execute the project according to the agreed project planComplete forms and records to document project activities

  Maintain files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and securedMonitor the progress of the project and recommend adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the projectEstablish a communication schedule to update stakeholdersAssist in the review of the quality of work completed ensure project standards are maintained

Control the project

Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the projectWork closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the projectsEnsure project documents are complete, current, and appropriately storedWrite reports on the projectMonitor all budgeted project expenditures

• Control the project

  Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the projectWork closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the projectsEnsure project documents are complete, current, and appropriately storedWrite reports on the projectMonitor all budgeted project expenditures

Evaluate the project

Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of qualityEvaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

• Evaluate the project

  Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of qualityEvaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Technical Qualifications:

• PRINCE2 or similar qualification preferred
• Knowledge of video/audio conferencing service standards required
• Knowledge of audiovisual, videoconferencing and IT products and applications required
• Polycom/Tandberg/Cisco certified Videoconference Engineer (TCE/CVE/etc) knowledge or certification desirable

Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including pension and private health care.

We conform to all the laws and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sex orientation. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.