7/14/18 Project Manager

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Northfield Productions is a digital media company that provides AV System Design, Digital Signage and Content Creation services for entertainment venues, corporate facilities & academic institutions nationwide. For more information, please visit www.northfieldproductions.com.

ABOUT THE PROJECT MANAGER ROLE:

The role of Project Manager is a key hire for our rapidly growing business. Beyond a strong willingness to learn new systems and take on projects of all sizes, we are looking for a self-motivated, flexible and tech-savvy project manager who will lead the planning, managing, and realizing of multiple projects…and provide exceptional service to our incredible clients. 

The Project Manager role is a six-month contract position, with the opportunity for full-time employment with benefits beyond the initial term. 

The ideal candidate:

  • Has a passion for entertainment, and the IT skills to support events at iconic venues
  • Detail oriented with the ability to manage a schedule against multiple milestones
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage all aspects of projects concurrently

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be enthusiastic to be a part of a fast moving, constantly evolving organization 
  • Communicate with teams, internal and external, to simplify complex ideas into clearly aligned goals that promote progress
  • Act as an internal consultant providing technical guidance on complex projects
  • Assist in defining and implementing hardware and software configuration, processes and procedures
  • Track project performance and ensure successful & timely completion of defined project milestones
  • Review pre-construction design and documentation, provide assistance with technical design, take-offs, and pricing for proposals as needed
  • Manage the technical set-up of network and production elements for live events

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A passion for solving technical problems and executing customer-centric solutions 
  • General knowledge of networking basics including protocols, hardware & software 
  • Ability to read and create schematics / system flow diagrams and utilize them as effective communication tools to a wide variety of audiences
  • Commission new installations with client and document basic operating procedures
  • Willing to travel for short periods of time
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a Technical Institution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with Digital Signage installation, content creation and programming
  • Live event / production experience
  • Hours may require occasional night/weekend work 
  • Certification as a Technology Specialist (CTS) a plus 
  • Strong knowledge of IT and A/V infrastructure & Wiring
  • Experience and Knowledge of Event Support Equipment & Best Practices
  • Ability to install, operate and service IT and AV equipment and systems
  • Able to lift at least 40lbs
  • Video Production experience a plus
  • Cable termination skills and experience a plus (data, audio, control, video, fiber, etc.)
  • Software competence:
  • Proficient with Mac and Windows
  • MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe CC
  • Experience with WordPress a plus
  • AutoCAD, HTML and related web technologies all a plus

Please forward your cover letter (required) and resume to: jobs@northfieldproductions.com