Senior Deployment Manager at Coates Group

Be Part of Our Next Chapter For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started! We’re a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalised and engaging customer experiences powered by our range of digital hardware, our proprietary content management system and our industry leading signage solutions. (For example: If you’ve ordered in-store or in the drive-thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world in the last few years, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions.) We work in over 50 global markets and have 9 offices around the world, with a global headquarters proudly located in our founding home of Sydney, Australia. Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving.  Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history. We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences. The Senior Manager, Field Deployment and Operations holds a crucial role in overseeing comprehensive deployment program for the Coates US business, under the strategic leadership of the Vice President, Deployment. This pivotal position involves the meticulous management of all deployment schedules and the effective leadership of a dedicated team of Deployment Managers and Coordinators, ensuring the seamless execution of deployment plans. ​ The role actively liaises with diverse functional areas, underscoring the importance of deployment activities and ensuring robust communication with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internally and externally. This dynamic interaction guarantees the timely delivery of all tasks, meeting and surpassing customer expectations. ​ As an key member of the Deployment leadership team, the Senior Manager collaborates intimately with peers from the Account Management, Sales Operations, Engineering, and US Delivery Support management teams. This collaboration aims to not only meet but exceed customer anticipations, underscoring the importance of superior communication and engagement behaviors to ensure complete and timely delivery. ​ In moments of challenge, the Senior Manager emerges as a commanding yet calming figure, exhibiting exceptional problem-solving abilities and taking uncompromised ownership of every facet of each project. The unwavering commitment to excellence is a hallmark of this role, ensuring the continued success and efficiency of the deployment programs under this role’s remit.  Responsibilities: • Manage multiple deployment projects within the assigned region. • Lead Deployment Managers/Coordinators to meet schedules and installation targets. • Align closely with Engineering and Installation teams on site requirements and PO execution. • Partner with Account Management on profitability, change orders, and customer updates. • Resolve field and vendor issues; escalate technical challenges when needed. • Track installation progress and maintain on-time delivery across all sites. • Ensure all change orders, costs, and financial transactions are accurately captured. • Coordinate with integrators, supply chain, and 3PLs to support smooth deployments and inventory returns. • Support Finance with vendor account reconciliation. • Deliver deployment KPIs, including schedule adherence and installed-not-invoiced accuracy. • Ensure hardware deployments meet client specs and quality standards. Qualifications & Experience: • 3+ years experience managing high performing teams. • 7+ years in deployment, installation, or construction project management. • Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred. • Strong ERP/Plan-to-Pay process knowledge. Capabilities: • Exceptional communication acumen, empowered to lead high-stakes conversations with senior install partners and elite clientele. ​ • Unwavering dedication to operational excellence, setting industry-leading standards, and fostering a culture of exceeding client aspirations. ​ • Seasoned in navigating high-pressure environments, with the capacity to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, engaging with a spectrum of senior external stakeholders. ​ • Robust organizational prowess, underpinned by superior problem-solving and analytical capabilities, suitable for executive decision-making. ​ • Adaptive leadership style with an ability to thrive amidst rapidly evolving business landscapes, championing change with positivity and foresight. ​ • Discerning judgment that consistently aligns with the organization's strategic objectives, coupled with the capacity to provide impactful recommendations to executive leadership. ​ • Autonomous work ethic that's equally effective in collaborative environments, ensuring alignment and delivery on mission-critical timelines. ​ • Proven experience in leading and synergizing with geographically dispersed teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration. ​ • Mastery in articulating insights, with the ability to present sophisticated dashboards and status reports ensuring transparency and anticipation at the leadership level. About Coates We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history. We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history. We are led by a forward-thinking CEO who has demonstrated a true passion for people and making Coates a place where people genuinely enjoy working. Our growth plans enable a focus on providing rapid career advancement opportunities for our talent. Together, we are creators, allowing us to make our purpose a reality – to create immersive brand experiences for everyone. Join a Crew that Cares Be part of a global team of talented, ambitious, creative people that value integrity, individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality + Empowerment Initiatives). The benefits include an annual market competitive bonus program and our “Thrive Program” which includes a suite of flexible work options because we’re strong believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also provides dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions), a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge as well as a “Give Back Day” to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community. Be inspired To Be More We skip the red tape and aim to always stay nimble. We’re proud of where we’ve been and are energized by where we’re going. We encourage ideas and perspectives because we know the more we have, the better we are. We work hard but have fun along the way. We push the boundaries but keep it real and authentic. We believe in the values that got us here are the ones that will continue to lead us forward. We are excited by what we’ve accomplished, but know the best is yet to come. Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Fraud Alert: Employment Scam Advisory   It has come to our attention that unauthorised individuals are impersonating our company and reaching out to job seekers through fraudulent emails, falsely claiming to represent Coates. These emails often request personal information and appear to come from domains that are not affiliated with our organisation, such as coatesgroupcareer.com.    We take this matter very seriously. Coates has reported these incidents to law enforcement and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. We are committed to protecting the integrity of our recruitment process and the privacy of our applicants.    Please be advised of the following: - Coates does not operate or communicate through any domain resembling "@coatesgroupcareer.com" - We do not contact employment candidates via email to solicit personal or financial information - All applications for employment must be submitted through our official website [Upgrade to PRO to see link] or directly through our LinkedIn profile: Coates Group - All emails from us will come from our official domain, which is [at]coatesgroup[dot]com or via our Applicant - Tracking System (ATS) email address, which is no-reply[at]hire.lever[dot]co    If you receive any suspicious communications purporting to be from Coates, we urge you not to respond, do not click any links, and do not provide any personal information. Your safety and trust are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your vigilance.