ProAVL Project Manager

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Pierson Computing Connection, Inc. seeks a skilled ProAVL Project Manager to oversee multiple ProAVL projects from initiation to closure.

You will coordinate with clients and internal teams to define scope, timelines, and resources, while guiding installers and staff to ensure successful delivery. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and budget control, with responsibilities including training, HR support, and performance management for the ProAVL Services group.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with all essential functions and competencies.
• Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• AVIXA CTS Certification within one year of hire.
• Preferred: at least three years of ProAVL installation experience.
• CAPM or PMP certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects within defined timeframes and budget parameters.
• Develop project plans with clients and Pierson team.
• Lead ProAVL Services training and staff development.
• Prepare project reports for management and clients.
• Travel up to 20% of work time.

Skills

Project planning

Team leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

AVIXA CTS Certification

CAPM or PMP

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

• Location 10 Long Lane,Suite 100,Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055,United States
• Base Pay $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 / Year
• Other Compensation Bonus Potential
• Job Category ProAVL, AVL
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Name Jennifer Nauss, Director of Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE PROAVL EXPERIENCE. IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT PROAVL IS, THEN YOU DON’T HAVE EXPERIENCE. THIS IS NOT AN IT POSITION. Yes, I’m yelling. Legend says that for every unqualified person who applies, a bee loses its wings. Save the planet, save the bees. Don’t apply if you aren’t qualified.

Pierson Computing Connection, Inc., is a woman-owned technology services company headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. We specialize in ProAVL design and installation, AVL installation, configuration services, hardware sales, and technology deployment for our customers located throughout the East Coast.

Pierson seeks a skilled ProAVL project manager for our growing ProAVL Services department. Interviews will begin as soon as qualified candidates are identified.

Candidates selected for in-person interviews will be given a 90-minute ProAVL project management knowledge and skills assessment, in addition to the 90-minute interview.

Location10 Long Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Salary/Wages$75,000-$100,000, negotiable + bonus potential. No relocation benefit offered.

Job SummaryThe Project Manager, ProAVL Services, plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of multiple projects concurrently with project life cycles that range from a week to several months in duration. They work collaboratively with clients and Pierson team members to develop project tasks and objectives, set project timelines, manage change, and control scope.

The Project Manager provides leadership to project teams to achieve project goals and objectives within defined time frames and budget parameters.

The Project Manager has primary responsibility for the training and professional development of the ProAVL Services team, along with assisting Human Resources (HR) in hiring and recruiting, and assisting with developing and updating job descriptions.

Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Successfully plan and execute assigned projects within defined timeframes and budget parameters.
• Assess, maintain, and develop all required processes for the delivery of Implementation Services.
• Effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and Pierson team members in a clear, concise manner through employing excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Work closely with Pierson Sales team members to understand customer requirements for projects.
  Work closely with customers to develop each project plan, including determining timeframes, funding limitations, and technical requirements for the successful completion of each project within defined time frames and budget parameters.
• Determine the skills and required number of installers needed for each project phase and assign project personnel.
• Confer with Pierson team leaders and corresponding project staff to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope.
• Review status reports and modified schedules or plans prepared by project team members.
• Coordinate with other Pierson team members to obtain the necessary assistance to complete administrative tasks.
• Maintain project documentation in accordance with ProAVL Department standard operating procedures.
• Prepare project reports for management, clients, and others per ProAVL Department standard operating procedures.
• Identify ProAVL Services training requirements and creates, maintains, updates, communicates, and delivers training programs and materials.
• Assist HR with developing and updating ProAVL Services job descriptions.
• Deliver full-cycle performance management for all direct reports. This includes, but is not limited to, approving timesheets, PTO requests, documenting incidents and violations, and communicating disciplinary actions, as well as completing performance improvement plans and yearly employee performance reviews. It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to ensure all direct reports are maintaining their administrative tasks, including employee performance reviews and expense reporting, per ProAVL Department standard operating procedures.
• Organize work or training for assigned team members when not deployed on projects.
• Make onsite visits when necessary to evaluate the team's performance or coordinate complex project details.
• Demonstrated experience with project planning, organizational, problem-solving, and financial skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in an official or unofficial capacity.
• Knowledge of ProAVL hardware and installation requirements.
• Ability to stay on track with completing competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including at executive and C-suite levels.
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills, otherwise proficient with general computer and Microsoft systems and applications, including Word and Outlook.
• Demonstrated critical thinking experience: Apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to manage a variety of abstract and concrete variables; and Apply critical thinking to resolve conflicting situations.
• Demonstrated math ability: Possess strong data management skills; Ability to determine pricing and profitability for proposed projects; and Ability to forecast revenue, profitability, margins, and bill rates and complete profit and loss analyses.

Required Education and ExperienceThe following requirements are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

• Two years of experience with all essential functions and competencies.
• Class C (passenger vehicle) driver’s license with a clean driving record (no more than two moving violations and/or chargeable accidents within the past year).
• AVIXA CTS Certification within one year of hire.

Preferred Education and ExperienceThe following requirements are job-related and consistent with business necessity.

• At least three years of ProAVL installation experience.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Manager Professional Certification (PMP).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Eligibility RequirementsUpon offer of employment, selected candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test, credit check, and Federal Criminal History, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record, Motor Vehicle Record, and Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certification background checks at Pierson’s expense.

Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a salaried, overtime-exempt position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an unpaid one-hour lunch. The Project Manager is expected to work as many hours as needed.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has supervisory responsibilities for ProAVL installation and delivery team members and team leads.

TravelUp to 20% of work time. Travel is primarily local during the business day, if needed, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel in a personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate if a company vehicle is not available.

Reports ToThis position reports to the Senior Project Manager, AVL Services.

Other DutiesThis job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and may vary by location. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BenefitsThis position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Highmark medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first of the month following date of hire.
• 4% 401(k) match.
• Paid time-off starting at 152 hours a year/19 days a year. Begin accruing on day one.
• Paid holidays.
• $25 per month cell phone reimbursement.
• Long-term disability insurance. Premium 100% paid by Pierson.
• Voluntary (100% employee-paid) benefits, including short-term disability, term life, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Free, extensive employee assistance program.
• Emergency access to your pay before payday through ZayZoon.

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More InformationPierson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The full job description and the affirmative action and equal opportunity employment statements are available upon request.