Audiovisual Preservation Project Manager, George Blood, Fort Washington, PA

Posted March 14, 2022

Description:

The Project Manager is a key team member, responsible for managing a portfolio of projects which will include planning, coordination, and implementation of each project within the scope of client-driven budgets, timelines, and quality expectations. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. As our project managers are the primary point of contact between George Blood, L.P. and the institutions we interact with, the ideal candidate will bring excellent people skills combined with project management experience.

If you are an information professional with a passion for preserving audiovisual media and strong project management experience, we encourage you to apply. This position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to be immersed in a resource-rich environment at a fast-growing company. This position is a career accelerator that can move you from entry level positions to management positions.

Responsibilities:

Manage preservation projects from inception to completion; work directly with upper management
Communicate with client through life of project to manage client expectations, provide updates and provide superior customer service
Review contracts to understand the scope and budget for implementation
Create project plans with timelines and milestones for internal production teams
Monitor project deliverables, including shipments, metadata, quality control, and timely completion
Update relevant stakeholders and team members on project progress
Monitor progress against project budget and create client invoices
Collaborate with the multiple departments responsible for project execution
Work with staff programmers to develop tools for managing media and metadata
Coach and support colleagues as needed to foster ongoing project progression
Proactively address potential obstacles to keep projects on track; make recommendations to improve process and quality control as needed
Attendance at conferences and participation in professional organizations is expected. George Blood LP pays 100% of fees and expenses.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in library or information science, or comparable work experience
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
Strong time-management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work and remain positive in a fast paced environment
Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to handle a high volume, process- and deadline-driven environment
Ability to work independently and with a team
Background in metadata and archival processing and/or cataloging preferred
Prior experience in audiovisual and data migration preferred; interest in audiovisual materials desired
Prior experience with FileMaker Pro or database environments preferred
A desire to learn and grow on the job

Benefits:

$52,000-80,000 salary, commensurate with qualifications and years of experience
Eligible for company’s benefits package, including company-sponsored medical insurance (Aetna); voluntary SIMPLE-IRA contributions with matching; and PTO, as well as company holidays
Company-paid membership dues for two professional organizations

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, but have questions about the position or the company, please email Leigh Clouse at [email protected].

Please send cover letter, resume, and three references via e-mail attachment to: [email protected] and include “Project Manager – Your Name” as subject.

Original Post: https://www.georgeblood.com/jobs