Senior Manager, Project Management

Bluum•Phoenix, AZ

7d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Project Management provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Project Management team within the Systems Integration department. This role is responsible for driving successful execution of complex integration projects from purchase order through final completion, ensuring adherence to quality, timelines, and client satisfaction. The Senior Manager fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, while mentoring project managers and introducing best practices aligned with organizational standards. Additionally, this position serves as the primary leadership presence for the Phoenix office, supporting local operations and team development. Through proactive communication, problem-solving, and performance management, the Senior Manager ensures projects are delivered efficiently and the team remains engaged, empowered, and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

Minimum 4-6 years of AV and/or full-lifecycle project management experience
Previous experience managing high functioning teams
Comfortable communicating with clients and third parties
Exemplary time management skills
Collaborate with coworkers and interface with clients
Knowledge of Audio/Visual and Technology installation, products, systems and trends
Ability to read and mark-up blueprints of installation projects. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form. Ability to write clear and timely emails.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Skill in handling difficult or escalating situations in a calm and professional manner.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required. Internet knowledge and the ability to use the appropriate tools to research are essential.
Maintains a professional demeanour with fellow employees, vendors, sub-contractors, and clients
Ability to cope under pressure and maintain focus, dealing effectively with setbacks while remaining positive
Portrays a positive image and always motivates colleagues to ensure continued success
Embraces change and always willing to adopt new practices
Holds self and others accountable
Ability to approach problems logically, under pressure and seek innovative solutions
Communicates effectively (verbally and written) at all levels within an organization and with external parties including enforcing authorities
Understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers
Promotes teamwork and collaboration
Values and respects others, encourages and supports diversity
Ability to work independently with limited supervision

Nice To Haves

PMP certification highly preferred
CTS certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure project managers feel supported, and that their concerns are listened to and addressed when they arise
Provide coaching to project managers in a supportive way
Clear roadblocks to ensure project managers can work effectively
Nurture a team culture of proactive communication, efficiency, and problem-solving
Inspire team members to constantly improve processes, client relationships, and work delivery
Motivate team members to participate in a collaborative environment
Strengthen the project management team with education and training and hold project managers accountable to process standards
Introducing new project management strategies in accordance with generally accepted PMI principles
In conjunction with the Director of Project Delivery, establish and monitor performance; develop and assign goals, as well as establish priorities
Conduct 1:1 meetings and quarterly/annual reviews with direct reports
Manage PTO requests, approve timesheets, etc.
Manage projects where necessary to assist the team
Mentor new MPMs and members of the Integration team
Act as the primary point of contact for site-related matters, coordinating across teams and facilitating communication between the location and broader organization.
Cultural Stewardship – Foster and maintain Bluum's culture and values at the site level, creating an environment where employees feel connected to the company's mission and each other.
Voice of Bluum – Represent Bluum's leadership perspective locally, communicating company initiatives, priorities, and updates while also channeling site-specific feedback and concerns back to leadership.
Community Building – Organize and support activities that strengthen relationships among colleagues and reinforce a sense of belonging at the Phoenix location.
Location Liaison – Partner with facilities, HR, and other functions to address site-specific needs and ensure the location runs smoothly.
Communicate efficiently and effectively between internal and external customers.
Attend Project Management and onsite project related meetings as necessary.
Perform site visits on projects, as outlined in the PM manual, to verify Scope of services, equipment list accuracy, and site conditions/readiness to ensure proper installation and systems functionality.
Solve problems in a calm and orderly fashion as they arise to ensure quality and satisfaction. Follow up with the project team and/or customer to make sure that the problem was solved appropriately.
Aid Sales Engineers, Account Executives, Systems Integration Sales Support staff, other Project Managers, and Installers as required by each project.
Provide Systems Installers all necessary information to complete equipment installation, including a handover meeting prior to the start of each installation.
Review completed projects, making sure that the project is completed accurately and to the customer’s satisfaction.
Responsible for project signoff on all projects.
Answer or facilitate the answer to technical questions and concerns on current and completed System Integration installations.
Provide Sales Support Staff and Management with up to date project billing information and project status updates.
Coordinate control system interfacing with control system programmer.
Verify and coordinate the updating of as-built drawings at project completion.
Provide basic system training to customers as needed.
Update Project Completion Tracker and other internal measurable documents.
Recognizing and channeling potential future sales opportunities.
Other duties as assigned