What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deployment Manager position at Compass Pointe Consulting?
Job Duties Summary: The candidate will be a member of the Field Engineering team providing technical support and field services in integrating, testing, modifying, and repair for the Voice Switching and Conferencing product line. We are seeking disciplined, effective Field Engineers with a progressive track record of excellence, using strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Technologies include networking, digital and analog interfacing, Internet Protocol, microprocessor and analog components, and proprietary and commercial software components.
The Deployment Manager provides leadership and technical direction to the client and subcontractor personnel supporting the implementation of the APC. The Deployment Manager will work as part of an integrated Program team for lifecycle delivery systems for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). They will interface directly with customer counterparts both in the program office and at installation sites. Responsibilities include: develop and monitor nationwide implementation schedule, communicate plans, status reporting, quality oversight for work deliverables, customer issue resolution, resource scheduling, staffing management, overall implementation schedule performance.
The Deployment Manager must have management experience deploying critical infrastructure systems in operational facilities. Direct FAA experience is preferred. The Deployment Manager is the focal point for interactions with the Government’s Implementation Lead and the Government’s site points-of-contact for implementation activities. The Deployment Manager is expected to work collaboratively with the Government’s Implementation points-of-contact to identify and resolve issues.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
1) Overseeing the development of the Site Implementation Management Plan (SIMP);
2) Co-chairing working groups, conferences, and technical interchange meetings relevant to system implementation
3) Developing implementation processes and workflows;
4) Developing and monitoring the execution of implementation schedules;
5) Reviewing implementation-related deliverables (e.g., Site Survey Reports, Site Installation Plans, etc.) to ensure they meet contractual requirements;
6) Assigning task responsibilities to Contractor personnel supporting implementation activities;
7) Ensuring that the Contractor meets system delivery and implementation commitments; 8) Leading the Implementation portion of the Contractor’s quarterly program reviews; and 9) Identifying, assessing, and minimizing implementation risks.
Qualifications:
➢ At least 5 years’ experience in similar role.
➢ Bachelors’ degree.
➢ Experience in installing, integrating and maintaining end user telecommunications equipment
➢ Ability to work independently and communicate progress/problems to appropriate personnel effectively.
➢ Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical management and staff as well as customer management and staff.
➢ Understanding of schematic and engineering drawings
➢ Understanding of government installation and acceptance processes and requirements ➢ Knowledge of basic PC hardware and software
Special Notations or Conditions of Employment:
➢ Willing to travel up to 20% of time to customer sites for on-site surveys, installations, and customer meetings.
We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.
