Senior Project Manager

Team: Project Management

Location: South Africa

Commitment: Fixed term

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Take full project life cycle ownership, developing and managing comprehensive plans from project initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate project interdependencies across technology, operations, business requirements, design, construction, and delivery activities.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports, presentations, and project updates for key stakeholders and partners.
• Lead planning and scheduling activities, actively gathering status updates and adapting plans based on project context.
• Coordinate the integration of audiovisual and entertainment technology requirements into broader building and design strategies.
• Facilitate and participate in Owner-Architect-Client meetings, site walks, and other project coordination activities.
• Conduct hands-on risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and identify opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Promote lessons learned during and after project closeout to support continuous improvement and organizational learning.
• Engage with senior leadership to help maintain and exceed appropriate working practices and industry standards across the project portfolio.
• Support the continued growth of the project delivery portfolio across the Middle East, including required regional travel.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of senior-level professional project management experience, with a focus on AV and entertainment technology design and integration, architecture, event spaces, or construction-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of core project management disciplines, including integration, scope, planning and scheduling, cost, communication, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Fundamental understanding of audiovisual system functionality, installation processes, sequencing, and techniques.
• Project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMQ, or PMP is advantageous.
• AVIXA CTS certification is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of local working practices and cultural considerations in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.
• Experience delivering mega projects and working within complex construction environments is preferred.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations.
• Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service to clients.
• Confidence in presenting professional expertise, skills, knowledge, and qualifications to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with an interest in developing long-term relationships with clients, vendors, project delivery teams, and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of self-motivation and initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects or project phases simultaneously while remaining calm and effective under pressure.
• Appreciation for the value of in-person communication, engagement, and presence.

Benefits:

• 12-month fixed-term, full-time employment.
• 40-hour working week with flexible hours between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.
• Fully remote working arrangement, with flexibility to support team collaboration, site visits, and project meetings.
• Unlimited days off through a “Take What You Need” leave policy.
• Studio closure over Christmas and New Year.
• Pension auto-enrolment.
• Monthly allowance for live event tickets.
• Contribution toward home-working internet and utility costs.
• Private health insurance after two years for you and your dependants.
• Laptop and peripherals provided.
• Company mobile phone scheme.
• Opportunity to work on major international entertainment, experience, and technology projects.
• Start date as soon as possible.