Project Manager

Overview

Position Purpose

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• PM are generally expected to spend approximately 85% of their time performing as a Project Manager for active projects or bidding, 10% of their time contributing to organizational and departmentalimprovements, and 5% towards continuing education.
• Within that, to support and participate in Projectdelivery, PM may travel approximately 30% of their time.
• Project Management
• + Successful delivery of Project Scope, Schedule, and Budget
• + Ensure that the Client’s vision is considered throughout the Project lifecycle
• + Sustain Client and Customer satisfaction, exceeding expectations regularly
• + Internal and external communication of Project status and progress
• + Management of final deliverables, ensuring TAIT quality throughout delivery
• + Draw together the engineering, manufacturing, operational and support disciplines toensure Project success.
• + Risk monitoring and delay management.
• + Active Management of Project financials

• Bidding & Development

• Commercial, Contractual & Legal

• Project Finances & Budgets

• Organizational Relationships & Participation

• + Act as the point of contact and accountable individual for the Project to seniorleadership and executive teams.
• + Develop and maintain good relationships with Project Performance and Operationsgroups
• + Proactive, open, and transparent communication
• + Attend (and/or organize) regular check-in meetings
• + Monitor team in identifying who should be “around the table” for strategic conversations
• + Utilize relationships to resolve challenges, conflicts, or disputes within a Project orbetween competing Projects
• + Attend global and regional “All Hands” and similar organization meetings andgatherings
• + Stay up to date on time clocking, expense report submittals, and other administrative tasks
• Continuous Improvements
• + Identify opportunities for minor and major improvements in the Project Process
• + Participate in departmental and organizational initiative
• + Ensure “Lessons Learned” discussions occur for Projects that warrant celebrations of positive outcomes and critical reflection of negative outcomes
• Education and Growth
• + Knowledgeable of TAIT’s history and capabilities, to represent the Enterprise brand and collaborate with Clients.
• + Actively seek opportunities to build new skills and hone or improve existing skills.
• + Focus on hard skills for tactical application and soft skills for interpersonalcommunication and effective leadership.
• + Participate in provided learning opportunities.
• + Encouraged to work on projects that expand their knowledge and experience in new markets and submarkets.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma/ GED, plus 5+ years experience in Entertainment Industry or Project Management ORBachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Technical Theatre or Live Event related field, plus 2+ years’ experience in Entertainment Industry or Project Management
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and agile environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service-oriented mindset.
• Strong knowledge of following software:
• + Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• + Project scheduling (e.g.
• MS Project, Asana)
• + Budget management and analysis (e.g.
• Power BI, Tableau)
• + Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (e.g.
• Epicor, SAP)
• + Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (e.g.
• Zendesk, Salesforce)
• + Content Management System (e.g.
• Box, SharePoint, Google Drive)
• Familiarity with manufacturing or fabrication processes and principles
• Ability to be in office Monday - Friday, with travel to job sites up to 30%

Preferred Experience

• Project management experience in concert touring, cruise ships, theatre venues, and/or theme parks
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Proven track record of managing profitable projects
• Proven ability to prioritize across multiple projects
• Commercial and contractual responsibilities
• Cost estimation and control
• Risk management
• Familiarity with Slack
• Work within a matrixed organizational structure

Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is required to frequently walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel each day.
• Specific requirements are:
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or move equipment within material handling guidelines.
• Must be able to carry equipment within material handling guidelines.

Work Conditions Of The Role Are

• Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.

TAIT Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions (HDHP plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Employer-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
• Employer-paid Short-term with optional long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness stipends
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness)
• Paid vacation and 12 holidays
• TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.