Technical Project Manager

EVS Broadcast Equipment
New Jersey

Technical Project Manager

 

Scope

EVS is a leading global provider of broadcast workflow solutions in the Sports and Live media spaces. As EVS continues to organically expand our offerings and increase our customer engagements here in North America we are seeking to grow our office of project management.  We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with years of immersive experience in broadcast products and workflows. Someone with the ability and desire to work within a strong team environment but still pick-up the ball and drive the project to a successful conclusion. The candidate will work closely with our ever-growing customer base ensuring the correct technical solution is implemented on time. The right candidate will possess the skills to track project progression, identify risks and resolve project blockers, ensuring customer success.

The Technical Project Manager role will be the tip of the spear for all EVS project related matters. Key aspects of the position are:

Ø  Internal & External communications-Managing expectations

Ø  Document, Timeline & Process Management

Ø  Stakeholder engagement-RACI

Ø  Risk Management & Escalation

Ø  Technical Solution & Implementation Management

Ø  Strong working knowledge of broadcasting workflows

Job description

  • Assist during pre-sales phase
  • Define the project’s scope and objectives
  • Create, edit and review project documentation
  • Budgetary estimations and financial report tracking
  • Define and monitor timeline throughout project lifecycle
  • Ensure transitions between project phases are communicated effectively
  • Liaise and communicate with all project stakeholders to ensure expectations are clear and deliverables are timely
  • Work bilaterally with both the customer and product teams to ensure features and development timelines meet project requirements
  • Manage all project-based contractors and 3rd party engagements
  • Clear, comprehensive and ongoing reporting to key stakeholders
  • Define project purchasing needs and work with EVS Procurement department
  • Manage the development, validation, installation, and acceptance of the customer solution in factory and at customer site
  • Ensure technical support for customer Go-live via operational readiness
  • Integrate support team activities prior to start-up ensuring clean hand-off to support team
  • Hybrid NJ office / WFH

 

 

 

Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Elect. Eng / Computer Science / Business Management
  • Minimum 3 years / preferably 5 years of experience with  technical project management in or around the Broadcast industry / Systems Integration
  • Some form of project, product and / or team leadership experience
  • Strong working knowledge of Production, Post, Transmission, OB operational workflows

 

Soft skills : 

  • Organized self-starter who achieves high-quality deliverables, results-oriented
  • Goal oriented team player who communicates with and leverages peer knowledge
  • Balanced leadership- Time and Task balance across multiple projects
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
  • High-stress resistance; Ability to manage crisis situations with grace and balance priorities
  • Technology & Solutions minded 
  • Eager learner who always seeks more insights

 

The following experiences are not mandatory, but will be considered as an asset:

  • Certifications: PM Practice such as PMP, Prince, or ITIL 
  • Experience in an international environment 
  • Proven experience on technical deployment or technology projects 
  • Ability to work remote and travel as needed
  • Customer Management experience 
  • Aligned with EVS values : Innovation, Passion, Excellence, Agility, Accountability, Teamwork, and Customer Success
  • Knowledge of EVS products
  • Knowledge of IP based production workflows and Networking

 

Languages : 

  • Fluent in English
  • Knowledge of other languages is an asset

Offer

Becoming Part of the EVS Team not only means that you will receive a competitive salary in line with your skills and the market but also a range of other additional wellness and healthcare benefits. Our flexible schedules and hybrid way of working (homeworking) policies will help you preserve your work-life balance. EVS will give you the tools to develop your skills and your career by giving you the opportunities of internal mobilities and a wide range of trainings. We encourage our motivated talents with a friendly, lively, and inclusive environment.