Technical Project Manager – Production Engineering

Title: Technical Project Manager – Production Engineering Location: Rockefeller Center, NY – Onsite 5 days/week Ekman Associates is a management consulting firm that specializes in developing business, digital, and technology strategy, delivering solutions, and addressing human resource demands. Summary: The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for decommissions, moves and/or update of equipment for production engineering team (studios). This position requires strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills . Must have a strong technical foundation. Key Qualifications: Project Management Experience / PMP Certified preferred. Experience with varying methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) Expertise with PM tools such as MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, etc. Broadcast and media experience – Nice to Have. Production Engineering experience; IT AV system, Studio Build Out, Production Room, Control Room and Equipment Room migrations, etc. – Nice to have Ability to go onsite 5 days/week at Rockefeller Center, NY Responsibilities: Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. Clearly communicate and document processes and updates to the team, vendors, and partners. Able to work independently but also with the team for making good decisions. Manage changes and demonstrate flexibility to the project scope and project schedule. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors, where applicable. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Monitors progress at the job site; reviews work progress on daily basis; prepares internal and external reports pertaining to job status. Plans ahead to anticipate and mitigate risks; prevent problems and resolve issues. Build and manage studio buildouts, studio upgrades, migrations plans, etc.. Communicate project expectations, risks, and escalations across all levels of the organization. Coordinate and manage change control activities in adherence to PMO standards. Effectively deliver successful project to completion on-time and within budget. Effectively manage project scope, schedule, and budgets, while proactively identifying risks, issues, and dependencies. Apply varying methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), types, and sizes, ensuring objectives and project deliverables are accomplished according to plan. Qualifications: B.S./B.A. degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience. 5 to 8 years' experience leading technical infrastructure focused projects. Experience in project managing decommissioning/moving/upgrading infrastructure technology (i.e., cabling, racks, servers, equipment, etc.). Demonstrated project management experience with large projects, organizational skills, and an ability to maintain and create standards. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision; must be a self-motivated self-starter who can initiate ideas and take ownership of work. Able to prioritize tasks and projects and forecast upcoming project needs. Excellent organization and communication skills, as well as strong and consistent attention to detail. Results-oriented with initiative to work until job is complete. Qualified Candidates Only: If you wish to learn more about this opportunity and additional qualifications/responsibilities, please submit your resume. To learn more about Ekman Associates, Inc. please visit our website at www.ekmanassociates.com .