AV Project Manager III

AV Project Manager III – Aspire Technology Partners

Position Summary:

The Audio Visual Project Manager (AV PM) is a member of the Project Management Office (PMO), which is the centralized point of customer engagement, resource management, deliverable assurance, and project/program reporting. In general, the PM will manage multiple complex IT projects based on the Project Management Institute Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMI PMBOK) framework and established internal workflows, tools, and templates.

The PM takes the handoff from Sales and facilitates the implementations through to project closure.

This role requires a Project Manager with a strong understanding in Audio Visual (AV) technologies for corporate environments, including meeting room systems, digital signage, control systems, and video conferencing platforms. The ideal candidate is confident in leading AV-centric projects, while also being able to manage other IT complex projects.

Hands on experience in the following areas:

• Audio Visual Solutions and Technologies
• Routing, Switching and Security
• Wireless Technology
• Storage and Storage Area Networking
• Data Center technologies
• Server Virtualization
• Unified Communications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages day‑to‑day client interaction and expectations for customer deployment projects.
• Oversee site readiness, installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure systems meet quality and performance standards.
• Develops custom project plans in consultation with internal and client engineering teams, and manages all project‑related communication, task tracking, resource management (inclusive of staff & product), while also responsible for project time & expense approvals, on‑time completion, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, procurement, field technicians) and external partners (vendors, subcontractors).
• Effectively manage client and internal communications by setting expectations and providing regular project updates.
• Manages projects through standardized PMI‑PMBOK Phases while ensuring all related project artifacts & deliverables meet milestone acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including drawings, change orders, and punch lists.
• Manages scope and mitigates risk across projects through effective change management skills.
• Manages Project budget and billing within appropriate time submittal and approval processes.
• Coordinates Resource Utilization with Delivery Teams.
• Partners across cross functional teams to deliver the best possible solution for a client.
• Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction.
• Supports internal project and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct project closeout meetings and gather client feedback for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of project management experience in the AV or low‑voltage industry.
• Proven experience managing AV integration projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of AV systems, including Crestron, Extron, QSC, Biamp, and similar technologies.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, MS Office, SharePoint, Smartsheet, etc.).
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed.

• Strong IT Infrastructure deployment experience in a Professional Services organization of either a Manufacturer, or Value‑Added Reseller
• PMP Certification strongly preferred.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills demonstrated in ability to communicate on all levels of internal and customer organizations on technical and business‑related aspects of assigned projects.
• Able to prioritize multiple tracks of work while determining critical path.
• Ability to build and sustain excellent working relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a strong focus on client service.

Travel:
Up to 25%

Physical Demands:
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