Project Manager (Audio Visual Systems)
Posted 1 week ago by Russell Tobin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a global deployment of Cisco video collaboration solutions across over 1,000 rooms. The role demands expertise in managing complex technology rollouts, vendor coordination, and a solid understanding of Cisco’s collaboration ecosystem. The Project Manager will ensure alignment with business objectives while overseeing installation, testing, and support for various Cisco products. Regular executive-level reporting and risk management are also key components of this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a global Cisco video infrastructure deployment, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans across multiple international locations.
- Coordinate with internal client teams, third-party vendors, and customer stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and integration of video solutions.
- Oversee installation, testing, and go-live support for Cisco Room Kits, Webex Boards, and supporting infrastructure.
- Manage project risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact to timelines.
- Ensure all deployments meet quality standards and customer satisfaction benchmarks.
- Provide regular executive-level reporting on project status, milestones, and KPIs.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and handoff to operations and support teams post-deployment.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years of project management experience in large-scale IT or AV deployments, preferably within Cisco environments.
- Proven experience managing global or multi-region collaboration technology rollouts.
- Strong understanding of Cisco Collaboration technologies (Webex, Room Kits, Control Hub, CUCM, etc.).
- Experience working with AV integrators, network engineers, and facilities teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and vendors across time zones.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
- Familiarity with Cisco’s partner delivery model and lifecycle services.
- Experience with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
- Working knowledge of network infrastructure and AV system integration.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Collaboration Project Manager – London (Hybrid) - Contract
Position Summary: We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-visibility, global deployment of Cisco video collaboration solutions across more than 1,000 rooms. This role requires deep expertise in managing complex, multi-site technology rollouts, strong vendor coordination, and a solid understanding of Cisco’s collaboration ecosystem, including Webex, Room Kits, and infrastructure integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a global Cisco video infrastructure deployment, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans across multiple international locations.
- Coordinate with internal client teams, third-party vendors, and customer stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and integration of video solutions.
- Oversee installation, testing, and go-live support for Cisco Room Kits, Webex Boards, and supporting infrastructure.
- Manage project risks, issues, and escalations, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact to timelines.
- Ensure all deployments meet quality standards and customer satisfaction benchmarks.
- Provide regular executive-level reporting on project status, milestones, and KPIs.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer and handoff to operations and support teams post-deployment.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of project management experience in large-scale IT or AV deployments, preferably within Cisco environments.
- Proven experience managing global or multi-region collaboration technology rollouts.
- Strong understanding of Cisco Collaboration technologies (Webex, Room Kits, Control Hub, CUCM, etc.).
- Experience working with AV integrators, network engineers, and facilities teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level reporting.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and vendors across time zones.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Cisco’s partner delivery model and lifecycle services.
- Experience with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
- Working knowledge of network infrastructure and AV system integration.