Associate Project Manager - Electronic Security

Diversified • Phoenix, AZ

7d

About The Position

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.
At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.
As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.
An Associate Project Manager (APM) in Electronic Security Systems (ESS) is an entry level position responsible for the scope, schedule, cost, quality and client satisfaction of a project throughout its entire lifecycle, from Initiating through Closing phases.
The APM depends on the help of other people to perform most of the actual activities of the project and relies on other PM’s and Tech Ops Directors for close supervision and training. A project managers role is primarily focused around written and verbal communication to all project stakeholders.
The APM is responsible for assisting in performing project management functions for all projects, budgets and scopes. The Associate Project Manager is an entry level position and will work under the close guidance and supervision of the Tech Ops Director and other more Senior Project Managers. The APM may seek assistance and guidance from more senior personnel to address complex or new issues and remove roadblocks. The APM will usually be part of the PM team on larger projects.

Requirements

• Associates/Bachelors degree required and/or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of Project Administration or Project Management experience
• Strong technical abilities and the demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Experience in a client-facing role, with a demonstrated pleasant professional demeanor.
• A solid understanding of PMP methodologies and best practices
• Travel up to 25% of the time is required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• experience in commercial construction trades and settings or experience with Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
• PMP certification from the Project Management Institute
• Certified Security Project Manager – CSPM.
• Lenel Certification knowledge.
• Genetec Certification knowledge.
• Avigilon Certification knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Daily activities include project communications, scheduling, task lists for technicians, managing deliverables from/for other departments, and overseeing the completion of projects to client expectation or better.
• The PM is responsible for completing systems integration projects on time, on budget and achieving high customer satisfaction from our customers.
• The majority of this employee's time will be spent managing projects and communicating with all project stakeholders.
• This person will be held accountable for following and helping to improve the established processes.
• As a primary interface to the client, the Project Manager develops a strong long-term relationship - managing the client relationship, including expectations, communications and satisfaction.
• Provides clear leadership and ownership for the project within Diversified, including accurate and timely verbal and written communication and follow up.
• Coordinates all activities associated with the timely, accurate and on-budget completion of the project, including engaging stakeholders, delegating responsibilities clearly and running client and internal project meetings.
• Ensures appropriate and frequent communication between stakeholders.
• Provides support and assistance to team members as needed in order help them be successful and get the job done.
• Provides and/or directs technical and administrative support to project team members.
• Develops and maintains all related project schedules.
• Performs field verification of prospective work site.
• Documents all issues with site and keeps everyone informed of potential issues and solutions.
• Coordinates all drawings and documentation between all internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitates and directs design reviews to assure proper documentation in the field.
• Coordinates all system programming and final checkout of systems.
• Provides punch-list of remaining tasks after substantial completion.
• Coordinates training & turnover of projects to client, service department, & sales.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree