Project Manager

To apply for the Project Manager role at FLASH, candidates should ideally hold a Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Additionally, having 3-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the parking industry, is essential. Certifications such as PARCS Manufacturing, Operations, Technical Support, CPP, or PMP are also favored.

As a Project Manager at FLASH, you will oversee complex project implementations, manage customer relationships, and ensure successful project execution from initiation to closeout. Responsibilities encompass scoping projects, conducting meetings, coordinating equipment orders, and leading installation crews to guarantee that systems function as designed.

The salary for the Project Manager position at FLASH ranges from $85,000 to $90,000 annually. The exact figure will be determined based on the candidate's skills and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, FLASH offers a robust rewards package, including a quarterly bonus, comprehensive health insurance, and more.

Essential skills for the Project Manager position at FLASH include strong organizational abilities, exceptional communication skills, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A proactive leadership style, customer-focused communication, and a flexible approach to managing competing priorities are also crucial.

FLASH is dedicated to professional growth and development, providing various opportunities for Project Managers to enhance their skills. This includes access to training programs, mentorship, involvement in diverse projects, and a supportive work environment that encourages continuous improvement and learning.

In the Project Manager role at FLASH, you'll manage high-profile and complex installations of FLASH hardware and software solutions. This involves working closely with enterprise clients and navigating the intricacies of building access technology, ensuring projects are completed successfully on time and within budget.

The onboarding process for new projects at FLASH entails a detailed scoping phase, followed by conducting project kickoff meetings and regular check-ins to drive progress. The Project Manager will also coordinate logistics, including equipment orders, shipment scheduling, and crew management to ensure a smooth implementation.

When discussing your project management experience, focus on specific projects you've handled that relate to technology implementations or in the parking industry. Highlight your role in the process, the challenges you faced, and the strategies you used to overcome them. Use metrics to demonstrate success where possible.

Effective communication is key to project success. Discuss your strategies for maintaining clear communication, such as regular updates, meetings, and leveraging project management tools. Provide examples where proactive communication helped avert issues or facilitated smoother project execution.

Prepare a story about a project that encountered challenges. Focus on how you identified the issues, adapted your project plan, and what you learned from the experience. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your ability to innovate under pressure.

For managing project budgets, explain your methods, such as setting a clear budget at the beginning, tracking expenses meticulously, and adjusting as needed. Provide an example from a past project where you successfully maintained or improved the budget until completion.

Discuss your prioritization methods, such as using project management software, setting deadlines, and aligning tasks with project goals. Share a particular instance where your prioritization led to successful outcomes, especially in a multitasking scenario.

Share your conflict resolution techniques, focusing on empathy, active listening, and finding common ground. Provide an example where you successfully mediated a conflict and how your approach resulted in a positive outcome for both parties.

Talk about your techniques for tracking progress, such as using milestone charts, regular check-ins, and performance metrics. Provide a specific example of a project where these methods helped keep critical milestones on track.

Explain your adaptable project management style, emphasizing your ability to adjust your approach based on client preferences and project requirements. Use an example to illustrate how this flexibility positively impacted a past project.

Mention specific project management tools you have used, such as Trello, Asana, or Microsoft Project. Discuss how these tools enhanced your workflow, improved collaboration, and contributed to successful project outcomes.

Focus on strategies such as regular updates, soliciting feedback, and ensuring thorough explanations of processes. Provide an example of how you implemented these strategies in a past project to enhance the customer experience, resulting in long-term satisfaction.