Principal Consultant, Media Supply Chain

　　Atlanta, GA, USA ● Baltimore, MD, USA ● Chicago, IL, USA ● Kenilworth, NJ, USA ● Miami, FL, USA ● New York, NY, USA ● Washington, DC, USA ● Virtual

　　Req #3314

　　Monday, January 22, 2024

　　At Diversified, we don't just follow tech trends - we set them by leveraging the best in technology and ongoing advisory services to transform businesses. Our comprehensive suite of solutions is engineered to help our clients build connections that make a difference – whether by inspiring viewers, engaging associates, motivating audiences, or streamlining and safeguarding operations.

　　Our dedicated teams craft solutions experienced by millions every day including:

　　Delivering the fan experience at one of 100+ sports facilities for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA

　　Building the firstfly pack broadcast system (https://onediversified.com/clients/fox-sports-jewel-event-broadcast-system/) transportable by air - bringing the 2022 World Cup and Super Bowl into homes across the world

　　Engineering the first high-density pixel canvas to display HD content at that scale for theVornado, Marriott Marquis (https://onediversified.com/clients/vornado-marriott-digital-billboard/) LED Display in Times Square, NY

　　Empowering and monitoring communication and collaboration solutions within multi-national companies around the globe

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　　Principal Consultant, Media Supply Chain

　　At Diversified, we partner with some of today’s top organizations to deliver solutions that are leading tomorrow’s technology.

　　From bringing the excitement on the field closer to the fans in the stands to connecting 911 operators with their dispatch team – from optimizing operating room efficiencies to enhancing enterprise collaboration across the world – we bring the best and brightest the industry has to offer to each and every project.

　　Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Acquire new skills and make an impact while growing your career. Be a valued member of our team here at Diversified.

　　About the Role:

　　As Principal Consultant, Media Supply Chain at Diversified, you will be a senior member of Diversified’s consulting staff, which provides strategic and technological thought leadership to clients in the areas of Media Supply Chain, Live Production, Cloud Implementations and Facility Transformation. The consulting team engages with clients, both within and reporting to the C-level, in the initial stages of a project to guide them to a deep understanding of how business processes can be supported by state-of-the-art technology, and to assist them in formulating analyses, requirements specification, conceptual designs, and programming, as a preparatory step for implementation.

　　The consulting team is staffed with, among other roles, a Principal Consultant, Media Supply Chain who is the lead advisor for key, enterprise clients and strategic projects. The Principal Consultant, Media Supply Chain offers in-depth expertise, resources and guidance to help clients succeed and is responsible for the decisions and recommendations made and the production of all deliverables of analyses, reports, etc. to the client.

　　Primary Responsibilities of the Principal Consultant, Media Supply Chain :

　　Work directly with clients to analyze and conceive business strategies and solution concepts, and ultimately make the key decisions on technology selections and strategy to advise clients on solutions and monetization of content across its lifecycle

　　Understand the business direction of clients, create optimized media supply chain architectures to meet their business needs, and build knowledge capital through research and development, leveraging industry insights to deliver best of breed solutions to clients

　　Lead the consulting engagement team and oversee its daily operations during projects

　　Work on several projects across multiple clients to immerse yourself in their business imperatives and processes, advise on business tactics, and provide vision and direction

　　Ensure execution of the engagement deliverables, which will follow Diversified’s highest standards for quality and presentation, including current state/gap analysis, recommendations for improvements/conceptual designs, presentations, white papers, and other engagement reports

　　Provide subject matter expertise relevant to your area of specialization, including intimate knowledge of vendor product offerings, and a firm perspective on the competitive landscape

　　Review and map digital solutions media supply chain business processes, communicate effectively with technical team to speak on system and environment architecture, development, integrations, and overall client requirements

　　Develop deep working relationships with senior executives and senior managers across the client account team, ensuring the ability to communicate findings

　　Develop relationships throughout the customer's organization to identify new business opportunities by establishing trust and credibility through communication, relationship building and support of the account executive

　　Participate during the sales process through scoping workshops, presentations, solutions, development of SOWs, and provide the bridge between sales and professional services as new opportunities are closed

　　Lead the client discovery process while proactively detecting technical deficiencies and developing practical, workable solutions to problems

　　Serve as an industry evangelist representing Diversified at global technology conferences, customer engagements and publications in both print and online

　　Assist in the growth of media supply chain architectures globally through thought leadership and entrepreneurialism

　　Required Qualifications of the Principal Consultant, Media Supply Chain :

　　Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or technology field of study, or equivalent experience

　　10+ years of experience as a solutions architect/engineer or solution sales professional and trusted customer advisor

　　Experience with technology and business operations and strategies relevant to the production, processing and distribution of audiovisual content, both live and file-based, for a variety of industries, including media, financial, retail, government, corporate enterprise, etc.

　　Proficient with many of the following platforms: platforms for compute, storage, orchestration and media processing, including AWS, Azure, Google, SAN/NAS, Object Storage (cloud/remote/on-premises), transcoding (Vantage, Elemental), MAMs (Iconik, CatDV, Dalet Flex, Vidispine, Avid MediaCentral/Interplay), Editorial, (Avid, Adobe, Apple, DaVinci), Cloud/hybrid Workflow, Remote workflow (Teradici, BeBop, etc.) and Virtualization Platforms (VMWare ESXi), as well as other media-related systems and solutions

　　Advanced and sophisticated written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with and establish trust towards C-level executives, end users, customers, vendors and manufacturers in a 1:1 and group setting

　　Ability to listen, understand and convey highly complex information, and present in-depth technical solutions, related to RFQ technology, pricing, terms and more

　　Ability to travel and work in a light industrial environment

　　Attributes: professionalism, organization, self-motivation, self-discipline, attention to detail, time management skills, decision-making authority, problem solver, thoughtful leadership and innovative thinking

　　At Diversified, our people are our most valuable asset, and we provide a global, diverse work culture, benefits, and resources to support you. We have a strong culture of internal career growth and our benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k, PTO, and much more.

　　To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at http://diversifiedus.com/about/careers/ or email us at [email protected].

　　Diversified is an equal employment opportunity employer and all aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing assistance or an accommodation to complete an application due to a disability, may contact Human Resources at [email protected] .

　　Other details

　　Pay Type Salary

　　Min Hiring Rate $160,000.00

　　Max Hiring Rate $180,000.00

　　Atlanta, GA, USA

　　Baltimore, MD, USA

　　Chicago, IL, USA

　　Kenilworth, NJ, USA

　　Miami, FL, USA

　　New York, NY, USA

　　Washington, DC, USA

　　Virtual

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