Project Manager

Zones LLC, a global leader in end-to-end IT solutions, is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee Audio Visual (AV) conference room deployments within a designated workstream. With over 35 years of experience and operations in more than 120 countries, Zones specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. This role involves managing project schedules, coordinating hardware and vendor activities, and ensuring timely delivery while acting as a liaison between regional leads, stakeholders, and technical teams. The ideal candidate will support issue resolution, compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the deployment lifecycle, contributing to Zones’ commitment to delivering innovative IT solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule, coordinate, and deliver AV deployment projects within assigned workstreams such as IW LCR, Hub LCR, GWS, Ad Hoc, or CO+I.
- Manage ordering and tracking of AV hardware and components required for successful deployment.
- Develop and maintain communication plans to keep stakeholders and team members informed of project status, risks, and milestones.
- Track deadlines and manage contributors to ensure on-time delivery of AV deployments.
- Support budget tracking and resource allocation in collaboration with regional and global leads.
- Collaborate with internal Microsoft business groups and approved third-party AV vendors to execute project deliverables.
- Identify and escalate technical and security concerns to appropriate teams for resolution.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to align project schedules with site readiness and business priorities.
- Validate project scope, delivery expectations, and key milestones for AV deployments.
- Build and maintain detailed project plans outlining requirements, constraints, and success criteria.
- Monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies with regional leads and stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on project progress, blockers, and milestones to regional leadership.
- Validate room readiness and installation quality against AV acceptance standards and punch list criteria.
- Apply project management best practices, including scope, schedule, communications, risk, and stakeholder management.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, with some experience in AV deployment preferred.
- Possession of at least one relevant industry certification such as:
- CTS® (Certified Technology Specialist) from AVIXA
- CTS-D® (Design) or CTS-I® (Installation) advanced AV certifications
- PMP® (Project Management Professional) or CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management)
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills, including coordinating hardware orders, site readiness, and vendor activities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, capable of managing expectations and providing clear updates during deployment challenges.
- Experience collaborating with third-party AV vendors, integrators, and internal business partners.
- Proven ability to identify and escalate blockers, resolve issues, and work closely with Regional and Technical Leads.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate it into actionable guidance for teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Experience with large-scale Audio Visual meeting room deployments is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in cross-functional communication and stakeholder relationship management.
- Work schedule: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Pakistan Standard Time).
- Zones offers a competitive compensation package with performance-based rewards.
- Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance coverage, group term life and personal accident coverage, and a flexible leave policy to support work-life balance.
- Zones fosters an inventive, collaborative culture focused on IT innovation across sales, engineering, operations, and administration.
- The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing fair consideration to all qualified applicants without discrimination.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a global IT leader while advancing your career in project management within the AV deployment space.