Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology, specializing in creating innovative spaces and experiences across various industries. The Solutions Architect will serve as a technical thought leader, guiding the project life cycle from sales concept to implementation while mentoring the design engineering staff and collaborating with project teams.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to complex engagements and works directly with clients and project teams to develop basis of design, budgets, timelines, and manage expectations
- Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements
- Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the base building tasks performed by others, and planning of audio, video, and control solutions
- Monitor development of projects the Bills of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation
- Develop detailed design documentation strategy based on established engineering standard practices. Track engineering team tasks to completion
- Generate functional system descriptions, workflow narratives, and accompanying sketches
- Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients and projects
- Contribute technical expertise for the creation and later reconciliation of the complete construction drawing package, support documentation for installation and coordination with architect and other trades
- Monitor project testing, commissioning, and configuration activities during project deployment
- Support projects and teams in build phase
- Provide regular project engineering milestone status updates to Technical Operations resource planning
- Evaluate RFP documents to identify risks, scope gaps and alternative solutions
- Evaluate Vendor responses to RFP requests to determine if the quoted solution appropriately responds to the RFP requirements and also work with the vendors to develop alternative solutions and or cost saving measures
- Work with Sports Account Executives and customers to develop proposals that respond to the customers’ technical needs
- Maintain expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums
Skills
- High school diploma or GED required
- Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365
- 15+ years' experience in Sports / Media/ Entertainment (M&E) technical systems design for Stadium / Arena Video Production Systems
- Extensive experience with SMPTE 2110 Routing Orchestration and Network Architecture and Digital AV networks (e.g. Dante / AES67) is required; certifications preferred
- Understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACL's, QoS, VLAN's and Wireless Access Points; network certifications preferred
- SDI Based Routing and Production Systems
- Stadium / Arena Broadcast Cabling Solutions
- Production Control Rooms
- Camera Systems (Wired / Wireless / PTZ / HFR / HDR)
- Replay / Slow Motion Systems
- Graphics Systems and LED CMS Systems
- Intercom Systems (Wired / Wireless)
- Fiber Transmission Systems
- Proven ability to lead high profile client interactions, affecting high level financial & technical decisions
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and manage the expectations of each project team; with the ability to delegate conceptual information to those project teams for execution
- Proven track record of successfully completing complex Sports M&E engineering projects
- A clear understanding of project phases; Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Commissioning
- Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter
- Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
- High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
- Media Asset Management
- Media Workflow
- Understanding of Cloud Audio Video Production Technology
- Remote Production Workflows
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family’s needs + HSA & HRA company contributions
- Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
- Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off — 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
- 401k with company match
- Paid maternity leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
- Commuter benefits
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