Diversified Communications

Director, AV Technical Operations

Diversified Communications$110K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; preferred in business, engineering, or construction management.
  • 7+ years in AV systems integration or project management.
  • 5+ years managing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of project workflows in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven experience in financial performance management and cost control.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead market-level operations for technical delivery teams.
  • Align project execution strategies with market Sales leadership.
  • Ensure timely and quality project execution.
  • Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Enforce operational standards for consistent project delivery.
  • Coordinate resource utilization and manage staffing challenges.
  • Act as escalation point for delivery issues and client concerns.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental plan options for families
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
Full Job Description
How You'll Contribute:

The Director of AV Technical Operations is responsible for leading technical operations within an assigned market, overseeing project management and installation execution to ensure consistent delivery performance, financial results, and client satisfaction. This role serves as the primary operational counterpart to market Sales leadership, aligning delivery capabilities with pipeline demand, client commitments, market strategy and growth objectives.

Reporting to the Managing Director- Canada, the Market TechOps Leader oversees PMO, field and associated delivery teams. This role focuses on execution excellence, resource coordination, team development, and issue resolution while ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with established standards, schedules, and financial targets.

Location: Greater Toronto Area

What You'll Do:

  • Provide market-level leadership for technical operations, PMO and field and delivery teams responsible for project execution and installation delivery.
  • Partner closely with market Sales leadership to align delivery capacity, execution strategy, and resourcing with pipeline demand and client expectations.
  • Ensure projects are executed on time, within scope, and in alignment with financial and quality targets.
  • Monitor project performance across the market, identifying risks, delays, or cost issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Enforce operational standards, processes, and workflows to drive consistency, quality, and efficiency across project teams.
  • Coordinate resource utilization across projects, balancing workloads and supporting cross-project or cross-market needs when required.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for market-level delivery issues, including project performance, staffing challenges, and client concerns.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Configuration & Commissioning, and Fabrication teams to ensure smooth handoff and execution across disciplines.
  • Support project launch, execution, and closeout practices to ensure clarity of roles, expectations, and deliverables.
  • Lead performance management, coaching, and development for PMO and field and delivery within the market.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement within market delivery teams.


What You'll Bring:

Education/ Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
  • Industry certifications such as PMP, CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience in AV systems integration, media/broadcast integration, project management, or IT services within a complex delivery environment.
  • 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of project management, installation, and field execution workflows.
  • Strong business, planning, and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven experience managing financial performance, including margins, cost control, and forecasts.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and teams.
  • Experience driving delivery performance, quality, and financial results at the market level.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  • Ability to partner effectively with Sales, Engineering, and Operations leadership.
  • Background in operational improvement or change management initiatives.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a professional office environment with regular presence at project sites and coordination with installation and project teams. Travel within the market may be required to support execution, client engagement, and issue resolution.

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What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical and dental plan options to suit your family's needs
  • Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
  • And much more

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career site or email us at [redacted].

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

About Diversified Communications

Diversified Communications is a media company that operates in the technology, healthcare, commercial marine, and business communities. The company produces trade shows, conferences, and publications that bring together industry leaders and professionals. Diversified Communications has been in business for over 70 years and has a global presence with offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.
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800 employees
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Founded
1949

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