Deployment Manager

Geek is an advanced robotics and AI Technologies Company specializing in Ai powered logistic solutions. With offices around the world, GeekPlus was founded in 2015 in Beijing China, and has quickly risen to become the largest independent logistics robotics company in the world. The North American headquarters in Carlsbad, California will continue to power our growth in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

To meet the demand for its solutions we are looking to add a talented and driven Deployment Lead to our Houston team.

Life at GeekPlus

Plain and simple, we're a team of geeks who love technology and teamwork. We work together to meet any customer needs; we celebrate our wins and learn from our misses. The only thing better than seeing customer operations improved by our technology is seeing it happen at scale! We are biased toward action, getting it done, and thinking differently about how we apply technology. We support each other and we're empowered to win. Our strength comes from our different backgrounds and perspectives.

The Job

As Deployment Lead at GeekPlus, you'll be the primary point of contact with our partners and clients who range from Startups to Fortune 500 players. You'll interact regularly to maintain strong communication with the clients and understand well their needs. You'll team with Applications and Robotic Engineers to understand all the details of the system configuration and site dynamics. You'll work with internal and external resources to coordinate all aspects of a Robotic Systems deployment at a customer site. If you're excited about robots and rolling out a complex system, we want you to talk to us!

Responsibilities:

• Fully understand the design and scope of work through internal handover sessions with the solution team and project manager.
• Conduct onsite implementation project planning including the scope of work, budget, schedule, and subcontracting services, and merge with the master project plan.
• Proven track records of successfully managing onsite implementations on budget and on time and at the quality
• Hands-on ability to handle or give vendor guidance to finish site installation requests according to instructions.
• Kick-off implementation with Client & Vendor(s) to align expectations
• Manage supply chain and logistics receiving during onsite. Verify the shipment with the Client and have the Client sign the delivery note.
• Assist Deployment Team Manager to scope the installation and determine outsourced effort
• Manage Clients & Vendors to complete implementation on time and on budget and update actual expenses on Budget Tracking Sheet provided by the Project Manager
• Prepare hardware environment for SIT, UAT, and Performance Testing and participate in testing
• Train the client maintenance team
• Develop strong customer relationship
• Prepare for a weekly implementation progress report for the project team and customer's record
• Close the implementation upon the closing checklist

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience of warehouse operation/ logistic functions/3PL industry with hands-on onsite leadership experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage site implementation across teams including client's operations & IT teams, Geekplus deployment team, and various site contractors
• AutoCAD 2D layout proficiency is highly preferred
• Good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.
• Online collaboration tools proficiency is required
• MS Office suite proficiency is required
• MS Project proficiency is a plus
• Travel-friendly (Estimate 75%)
• Promotive altitudes towards projects and leadership skills.
• Willing to learn and have attention to details

GeekPlus is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation