AV SYSTEMS PROJECT MANAGER

Company description:

Ricoh began marketing Plain Paper Copiers (PPCs) in 1981 in North America and Europe. Over the next two decades, Ricoh became a leader in digital office solutions, capitalizing on the global office automation and networking boom. Today, with 81,900 employees and offices in over 150 countries, Ricoh Group has one of the industry's largest sales and support networks. With a turnover exceeding US$22 billion, we are a leading Global 500 company. In line with our expansion, we seek dynamic individuals to join our growing team.

Job description:

Job Summary Responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering audiovisual and integrated technology projects from award to final handover. The role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards by managing client expectations, technical design, project execution, commercial performance, risks, stakeholders, and delivery teams. The position serves as the key link between clients, engineers, vendors, and site teams to deliver fully tested, compliant, and supportable AV solutions that meet contractual and operational requirements. Job Description

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of AV projects, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all project phases, including design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Manage AV technical coordination, project documentation, system integration, and stakeholder requirements.
• Oversee subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and project resources to achieve project objectives.
• Act as the primary client contact, managing communications, expectations, meetings, and issue resolution.
• Control project budgets, procurement activities, change requests, risks, schedules, and commercial performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate project records, handover documentation, training, and client acceptance processes.
• Lead project teams, manage risks and changes, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work across office and site environments, managing multiple projects and coordinating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in project management, engineering, electronics, information technology, construction
  management, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be accepted.
• Project management training or certification (such as PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent recognized qualification) is preferred.
• Relevant AV industry certification or manufacturer training is an advantage; a current driving license may be required for site
  travel.

Skills Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Good understanding of AV systems, networking, testing, and technical documentation.
• Able to interpret drawings, schematics, and project specifications.
• Proficient in project planning, reporting, procurement, and cost tracking tools.

Experience

• 5+ years of AV, ICT, or low-voltage project delivery experience.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client handovers.
• Exposure to construction, refurbishment, or live operational environments.

Core Competencies

• Strong project planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and customer focus.
• Good commercial awareness, problem-solving, and risk management.
• Collaborative leader committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.