Technical Solutions Manager

Job Summary

Outform is seeking a dynamic Technical Solutions Manager to lead and optimize our in-store technology deployments for major retail clients. This role is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of technical projects, ensuring seamless execution from initial configuration to post-deployment support. The Technical Solutions Manager will drive cross-functional collaboration, manage field support teams, and develop scalable solutions for complex retail technology installations-including LED video walls and advanced device networks. This position requires a strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Technical Oversight:
• Lead technical teams in configuring, deploying, and validating retail technology solutions across multiple projects
• Oversee installation, testing, and quality assurance for new content, firmware, and device configurations
• Develop and implement best practices for technical execution, ensuring high standards of reliability and performance

Field Support Management:
• Coordinate rapid-response teams to resolve post-deployment issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring client satisfaction
• Manage travel schedules and resource allocation for field support, including urgent site visits and international deployments
• Serve as the escalation point for complex technical challenges, leveraging expertise to deliver lasting solutions

Technical Documentation & Process Improvement:
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including wiring diagrams, installation guides, and troubleshooting manuals
• Standardized processes for warehouse and third-party installation teams, ensuring consistency and clarity
• Continuously improve support materials and reference guides for internal and external teams
• Collaborate with developers in Miami and teams in Union City and Chicago to align technical approaches

Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Partner with developers, production teams, and stakeholders in Miami, Union City, Chicago, and China to align technical strategies
• Facilitate technical discussions, drive problem-solving initiatives, and contribute to multidisciplinary project planning
• Evaluate technical feasibility and recommend solutions for project challenges

Qualifications
• Proven technical aptitude with a broad understanding of hardware, software, and content platforms
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and complex projects
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues independently
• Strong learning agility and adaptability across diverse technical domains
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable in dynamic, high-pressure environments

Physical Requirements and Travel:
• Based in Chicago, IL, with teams distributed across multiple time zones
• Ability to travel up to 30% to client offices, Outform locations (Union City, CA; Miami, FL), and retail sites; international travel to China may be required
• Must participate in weekly calls with global technical and production teams

Ideal Candidate:
• You are a technology enthusiast with hands-on experience in hardware configuration, software troubleshooting, and project management
• You thrive on solving complex problems, leading teams, and driving innovation in retail technology environments
• If you're energized by technical challenges and passionate about delivering solutions that keep deployments on track, Outform wants to hear from you

Technology enthusiasts who enjoy hands-on problem-solving. Have you built your own PC or dabbled in software coding? Do you know the difference between HDMI and DisplayPort? Have you done any video editing or set up a wireless network? Does configuring an LED wall, updating device firmware, troubleshooting a media player, or diving into an interactive touchscreen challenge sound exciting? If diagnosing technical problems and keeping complex deployments on track energizes you, we'd love to hear from you.
Notice $100,000 to $120,000 Skills & Requirements Qualifications

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