Sports Solutions Architect

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, you’ll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you’re ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.

Job Summary

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 a Sports Director of Engineering, the SA’s project assignments are determined by Engineering Leadership based on enterprise-wide demands.

Primary Duties and 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.

• Maintain expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, and educational forums. 

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office 365

Competencies, Skills and Experiences

• 15+ years’ experience in Sports / Media/ Entertainment (M&E) technical systems design for Stadium / Arena Video Production Control Rooms

• Stadium / Arena Broadcast Cabling Solutions

• ST-2110 Routing Orchestration and Network Architecture as well as SDI Routing Systems

• Production Control Rooms

• Camera Systems (Wired / Wireless / PTZ / HFR)

• Replay / SlowMotion Systems

• Graphics Systems and LED CMS Systems

• Intercom Systems (Wired / Wireless)

• Fiber Transmission Systems

• Remote Production Workflows

• Media Asset Management

• Media Workflow

• Understanding of Cloud Audio Video Production Technology; certifications preferred

• Extensive experience with SMPTE 2110 and Digital AV networks (e.g. Dante / AES67) is required; certifications preferred

• CTS Certification preferred

• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, ACL’s, QoS, VLAN’s and Wireless Access Points; network certifications preferred

• 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.

• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation, and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.

• 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 problems solving and technical troubleshooting skills

Decision Making Authority

As the technical thought leader on a project, the SA is responsible for vetting products and making detailed equipment recommendations. The SA has the authority to recommend changes in scope as well as programming and commissioning activities to enhance project success. The SA is also responsible for reviewing drawing packages produced by project teams. 

Physical Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee.  Work will normally be performed within normal office conditions and/or home office depending on location of SA. On occasions the employee may be exposed to construction site conditions. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects.  Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth vision.

Travel:

Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle for travel to job sites within a 2 hour driving distance each way and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate.

Estimated travel for this position is approximately~ 30% but may vary greatly depending on project needs.

What We Offer:

We believe great people deserve great benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance:

• Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family’s needs

• HSA & HRA company contributions

• Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans

Company-paid benefits

• 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

• And much more