Director of Engineering, AV / Broadcast Media - Northwest Job at Diversified in L

Overview Director of Engineering, AV / Broadcast Media - Northwest – Virtual day to day with periodic travel to project sites in the US-Northwest region. Residing in or willing to relocate to the US-Northwest region is required.

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our team delivers solutions for complex, large-scale and immersive installations for a global clientele, including major media organizations, retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies. Diversified offers a career path with flexibility to grow personally and professionally and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You’ll Contribute The Director of Engineering leads and develops engineering associates under the Media / WKP Business Unit and 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 aligns with client needs by partnering with sales and PMO, share resources across the business unit and the company, and collaborate with PMO Leaders, Project Ops Leaders, and Sales Enablement to deliver as a delivery team. The role also involves motivating, mentoring, and communicating effectively, while remaining a student 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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

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.

Point of escalation for project engineering. Lead a team through projects that do not meet expectations and motivate / direct the team to achieve the clients’ goals in an expedited manner.

Collaborate with sales and Media / WKP 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 take ownership and accountability of client interactions and deliverables.

Contribute to the design of engineering standards and processes and implement them 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 in project engineering, including innovation and technology. Develop standards and procedures to ensure quality and consistency.

Lead, inspire, and mentor associates. Lead teams designing and deploying $10M+ technology projects with excellence.

Visit clients and client sites to develop relationships and gather insights for improving project fulfillment.

Ensure career pathing and training opportunities for associates.

Break down silos, foster an inclusive one-company mindset, and facilitate cross-team resource sharing across territories and business units.

Manage resource assignments and load balancing to cover projects and enhance team skills. Collaborate with resource planning / PMO to meet deadlines and limit resource switching.

Drive risk assessment and ensure processes are followed; hold leaders accountable for compliance.

Directly manage regional project engineering teams with accountability for engineering quality and profitability of projects in the region, including engineering solutions, design documentation, configuration, commissioning, and training.

Align with BU Innovation and Sales Engineering on products, solutions, and services; provide ongoing feedback.

Track performance of teams to drive utilization, efficiency, quality, and profitability. Support project managers with value engineering and scope changes.

Translate company mission and vision into engineering deliverables.

Coordinate weekly in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, and team-building events with manufacturers and vendors.

Complexity Directly manages individual contributors, including Associate Design Engineers, Design Engineers, Senior Design Engineers, and Solutions Architects.

Responsible for a regional organization of 20+ associates supporting Media / WKP.

Oversees engineering solutions, design documentation, configuration, commissioning, and training.

Responsible for engineering quality and profitability of a portfolio of Media / WKP / Workplace projects in the territory.

What You’ll Bring Education & Certifications :

High school Diploma or equivalent required

Degree preferred

Manufacturer Certifications are 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 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

Exceptional time management with a track record for meeting deadlines

Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concisely

Strong problem solving and technical troubleshooting

Team building

Change management

Ability to define a national dispatch plan

Proven conflict resolution skills

Strong business management skills (utilization of financial and time management tools)

Highly connected to procurement

Servant leadership style (top-down and bottom-up)

Ability to identify skill assessment

What We Offer Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package including :

Multiple medical plan options

Dental and vision plans

Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and EAP

FSA options

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Voluntary Benefits and other programs

To learn more, visit our career site or email careers@onediversified.com.

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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 under applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact careers@onediversified.com.

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