Electronic Security Senior Project Manager - Sterling

Diversified•Sterling, VA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) owns the scope, schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction of assigned projects throughout their lifecycle, from initiation through closing. The role oversees and performs project management functions for Broadcast projects, budgets, and scopes, serving as the primary point of responsibility and client interface. The SPM coordinates project activities, communicates with stakeholders, manages schedules and deliverables, monitors budgets and project financials, and works to complete projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard of customer satisfaction. The role also contributes to continuous improvement of established processes and builds long-term client relationships by managing expectations, communications, and satisfaction. Projects involve complex and changing variables across discovery, analysis, conceptual design, and delivery, with multiple stakeholders and differing expectations. The SPM balances schedule, budget, scope, quality, and client satisfaction, and facilitates decisions with stakeholders. The position may also manage design/build projects for the Media business unit when not managing consulting projects. The position involves normal office conditions and use of computers and related peripherals. Some travel by car and occasional air travel is expected for in-person client meetings; approximately 10% remote travel is not unusual. Employees must have a valid driver’s license in their state of residence and use their own vehicle for business travel, with mileage reimbursed at the current corporate rate. During client site visits, the SPM is responsible for promoting safe conduct and compliance with site visit requirements, including use of required PPE, hazard management, incident reporting and investigations, site safety walk-throughs, and preparation of safety paperwork as needed.

Requirements

10+ years of experience as a project manager in media technology projects, especially consulting.
5+ years of experience managing complex broadcast infrastructure or projects valued at $10–30 million, matrix-managing more than six professionals, and fiscal management of assigned annual budgets exceeding $1 million.
Knowledge of broadcast operations and technologies, including broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production systems used in the Media and Entertainment/Broadcast industry.
Comfort working with hardware- and software-based solutions.
Understanding of high-definition, UHD, and HDR video systems using analog, SDI, and SMPTE 2110 IP transport protocols.
Understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACLs, QoS, VLANs, and wireless access points.
Ability to manage Media business unit design/build projects when not managing consulting projects.
Demonstrated track record of successfully completing engineering projects.
Understanding of project phases: program, conceptualization, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, construction, and commissioning.
Demonstrable understanding of consulting processes, including discovery, business analysis, gap analysis, workflow documentation, conceptual system diagrams, and development of roadmaps, presentations, and written narratives for project findings.
Awareness of systems integration and architectural and construction drawings and specifications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise messages.
Supervisory, people-management, and leadership skills, including effective delegation and setting and managing expectations.
Client-focused approach and ability to understand how solutions meet business needs.
Ability to work well on teams and remain approachable.
Strong planning, organization, time-management, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.
Ability to forecast and manage risks and solve problems effectively in tense situations.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical, political, and people-related problems.
High-level problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills.
Self-starter who is detail-oriented and independent.
Valid driver’s license in the employee’s state of residence; use of a personal vehicle for business travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Institute SPMP certification is desired.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of Agile project management, software project management, program management, organizational change management, or cloud technologies; other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus.

Responsibilities

Own the project and act as its single point of responsibility and accountability.
Lead projects within Diversified through clear, timely verbal and written communication and follow-up.
Coordinate project activities to support timely, accurate, and on-budget completion, including engaging stakeholders, delegating responsibilities, and running client and internal meetings.
Support team members and promote frequent communication between stakeholders; resolve destructive conflict.
Design, plan, and coordinate work teams for Media and Entertainment consulting projects.
Manage client relationships, expectations, communications, and satisfaction.
Maintain communication with Account Executives, Directors, internal and external consultants, subject matter experts, clients, and other stakeholders.
Develop and communicate project updates as required.
Monitor labor budgets, project costs, timing, staffing, schedule performance, and profitability; manage and report project financials and ensure timely, correct client billings.
Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate deliverable documentation among internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate and direct document reviews to ensure proper documentation is delivered to clients.
Provide technical and administrative support to project team members, directly or by directing others.
Provide a punch list of remaining tasks after substantial completion and coordinate transition of projects to later-phase project teams.
Contract with contractors when necessary.
Ensure project quality and continuous improvement, including improvement of established Diversified processes.
Communicate decision options to stakeholders and manage project decisions.
Promote safe conduct during client site visits, including required PPE, hazard correction, incident reporting and investigations, site walk-throughs, and safety paperwork such as JSAs and site safety plans.
Manage design/build projects for the Media business unit when not managing consulting projects.