Audiovisual Preservation Project Manager

The Project Manager is a key team member, responsible for managing a portfolio of projects which includes planning, coordination, and implementation of each project within the scope of client-driven budgets, timelines, and quality expectations. They 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 LP and the institutions we interact with, the ideal candidate brings 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

Communicate with client through project life cycle to manage client expectations, provide updates and provide superior customer service

Manage preservation projects from inception to completion; work directly with upper management

Create and review proposals and 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, and quality control for timely completion

Monitor progress against project budget and create invoices

Collaborate with the multiple departments responsible for project execution * Work with staff programmers to develop tools for managing media and metadata * Update relevant stakeholders and team members on project progress * Coach and support colleagues as needed to foster ongoing project progression

Proactively address potential obstacles to keep projects on track

Education and Skills

Master’s degree in Library or Information Science or similar subject preferred, or comparable work experience

3-5 years experience in audiovisual archives and digitization preferred, including skills such as:

Knowledge of audio and video digital file formats and their application

Understanding of the file delivery, processing, and storage workflows common in media production environments and digital preservation

Experience with metadata, spreadsheets, and data cleanup

Experience handling client or researcher relationships

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

A desire to learn and grow on the job

Benefits

$52,000 salary, or more, commensurate with experience

This position can be partially remote, with one day a week allotted to working from home once set up

Eligible for the company's benefits package, including company-sponsored medical insurance (Independence Blue Cross); voluntary SIMPLE-IRA contributions with matching; and 15 days PTO, as well as company holidays.

The opportunity and funding to attend conferences in the field, such as SAA, AMIA, etc.

How to Apply

Email rose.chiango@georgeblood.com with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Please use the subject line "Your Name - Project Manager".

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