[Hiring] Solutions Architect - Sports Media & Entertainment @Diversified

Role Description

The Solutions Architect (SA) is a subject matter expert (SME) and technology thought leader who contributes their deep knowledge of process and technology to the core team for each Sports Media & Entertainment (M&E) project. The SA provides direction and advice through the project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to implementation support. As the technical thought leader on a project team, the SA is instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with Sports M&E SMEs and project teams as required. The SA is also responsible for mentoring other members of the design engineering staff. Reporting to the Sports Director of Engineering, the SA’s project assignments are determined by Engineering Leadership based on enterprise-wide demands.

NOTE: This is a virtual role day to day, but required periodic travel to customer & project sites, up to 30% of the time, anywhere in the US.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 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

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Media Asset Management
• Media Workflow
• Understanding of Cloud Audio Video Production Technology
• Remote Production Workflows

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits
• And much more