Diversified is hiring: Director of Engineering, AV/ Broadcast Media - Northwest

Director of Engineering, AV/ Broadcast Media - Northwest

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Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for complex, large-scale and immersive installations for a global clientele that includes major media organizations, retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies. Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect

At Diversified, we’re on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with flexibility to grow personally and professionally.

As a Diversified associate, you’ll work on big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible. You’ll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

How You’ll Contribute

The Director of Engineering is responsible for leadership and development of engineering associates under the Media/WKP Business Unit. The position reports to the Senior Director of Engineering. You will be accountable for the development, resourcing, implementation, and continuous improvement of the territory’s project engineering team. A thorough understanding of the construction process, systems integration, IT engineering, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications is required. You will ensure the project engineering team is aligned with client needs by partnering with Sales and PMO. You will also ensure resources are shared across the business unit and the company. This role collaborates with PMO leaders, Project Ops Leaders, and Sales Enablement leaders as part of the delivery team. You will motivate, mentor, communicate effectively, and demonstrate a strong understanding of the business.

Note: While this position is virtual day-to-day, it requires periodic travel to project sites within the US-Northwest region. Residing in – or willing to relocate to – the US-Northwest region is required.

What You’ll Do

• A clear understanding of project phases: requirements gathering, conceptual designs, detailed designs, fabrication, testing, commissioning, training, and support – and leading a team through the lifecycle.
• Serve as point of escalation for project engineering. Lead a team through projects that do not meet expectations and direct efforts to achieve client goals quickly.
• Collaborate with sales and BU leadership to ensure engineering has the skills required to fulfill projects and delight customers.
• Recruit, hire, and train resources to meet project needs.
• Empower engineering associates to own client interactions and deliverables.
• Contribute to the design of engineering standards and processes; implement these in collaboration with engineering teams and PMO to guarantee client satisfaction and profitable projects.
• Govern standards through project audits to ensure adherence and consistency in work product.
• Drive efficiency, innovation, and technology adoption in project engineering; develop standards and procedures to meet quality benchmarks.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor associates; lead teams on designing and deploying $10M+ technology projects with excellence.
• Visit clients and sites, develop relationships with key clients, and gather information to enhance project fulfillment.
• Ensure career development and training opportunities for associates.
• Break down silos and foster an inclusive, one-company mindset; facilitate resource sharing across territories and business units; ensure cross-training in necessary systems and tools.
• Manage resource assignments and load balancing to cover projects; collaborate with Resource Planning/PMO to meet deadlines and minimize resource churn.
• Perform risk assessment analyses and enforce defined processes.
• Directly manage regional project engineering teams; ensure engineering quality and profitability of projects in the region, including engineering solutions, design documentation, configuration, commissioning, and training.
• Collaborate with BU Innovation and Sales Engineering on products, solutions, and services; provide feedback on a regular cadence.
• Track performance to drive utilization, efficiency, quality, savings, and profitability; support project managers in value engineering and scope changes.
• Translate company mission and vision into engineering deliverables; coordinate weekly meetings, workshops, and team-building events with manufacturers and vendors.

Complexity

• Directly manages individual contributors: Associate Design Engineers, Design Engineers, Senior Design Engineers, Solutions Architects.
• Oversee a regional organization of 20+ associates supporting Media/WKP.
• Responsible for engineering solutions, design documentation, configuration, commissioning, and training; ensure engineering quality and profitability of the portfolio within the territory.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Certifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• Degree preferred
• Manufacturer Certifications highly desired

Required Skills/Qualifications
• Extensive experience in Media/WKP systems integration
• Knowledgeable in SMPTE 2110, IP Routing, Cloud Production, and other Media/WKP tech trends
• Competent in Agile and Scrum methodologies
• 10+ years of extensive construction engineering experience
• Construction experience (skills in media/WKP and system integration)
• Experience leading larger teams
• Reside in – or be willing to relocate to – the US-Northwest region

Preferred Skills/Qualifications
• Detail oriented, independent, self-starter
• Excellent time management and meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concisely
• Strong problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
• Effective communicator and active listener
• Team building and change management
• Ability to define a national dispatch plan
• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Strong business management skills (utilization of financial and time-management tools)
• Well connected to procurement
• Servant leadership style

What We Offer

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision plans
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and EAP
• Health Care and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, and more
• Commuter Benefits

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit our career site or email us at careers@onediversified.com.

diversifed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All employment decisions are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact careers@onediversified.com.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on market location and may vary with job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

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