Deployment Specialist
Company: Banfield Pet Hospital
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars
Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made
possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across
nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are
committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive
impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose - A
BETTER WORLD FOR PETS - starts with the people who care for them.
We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by
enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love,
whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and
leadership.The job purpose of a Deployment Specialist involves
managing and facilitating the deployment of Voyager Health within
MVH. The primary responsibility is to ensure the seamless and
efficient deployment of Voyager Health across Business Units.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Deployment
Specialist will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and
executing deployment activities to minimize disruptions and enhance
the overall user experience.Key Responsibilities:
- Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within
self and team.
- Coordinate deployment plans: A Deployment Specialist is
responsible for executing a comprehensive and repeatable deployment
plan for thousands of locations across multiple business units and
countries. This plan will outline the scope of the project, the
timelines, resources required, and potential risks.
- Coordinating with other teams: The Deployment Specialist works
closely with other teams, such as Program Management, Product
Management, Software Development, Product Quality, IT
infrastructure, Training, Support, and Project Management, to
ensure that all aspects of each deployment are aligned and executed
as per plan.
- Deployment Planning: Collaborate with development, testing, and
BU technical teams to review detailed task lists, considering
factors such as timelines, resource availability, and potential
risks.
- Overseeing testing: The Deployment Specialist ensures that all
the required testing is completed during deployment to ensure that
the application or service is running smoothly.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving: The Deployment Specialist
ensures any issues that arise during the deployment process are
tracked and resolved.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and obstacles that
may impact the deployment process. Implement mitigation strategies
and contingency plans to address issues promptly and minimize
downtime.
- Ensuring compliance: The Deployment Specialist ensures that all
necessary compliance standards, such as security and privacy, are
met during the deployment process.
- Other job duties as assigned.Context & Scope:The Deployment
Specialist operates within the broader organizational context,
understanding project goals, industry standards, and technological
landscapes. Their scope encompasses detailed planning,
coordination, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts
throughout the deployment lifecycle. They play a critical role in
ensuring the deployment process is efficient, controlled, and
aligned with organizational objectives.Education & Professional
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field,
or the equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
- 5+ years of experience in Software deployments and change
management is required.
- Ability to manage multiple deployments that will scale as
business units and locations are added is required.
- Experience with global software implementations that impact
thousands of users is preferred.
- Comfort presenting to various levels of leadership.
- Experience managing projects across cross-functional teams,
coordinating release schedules.Knowledge & Experience:
- Proven experience (typically 5+ years) as a Technical Project
Manager or in a similar role in technology environments.
- Demonstrated experience in project planning, risk management,
and resource management.
- Knowledge of deployment tools, and release management
practices.
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools,
methodologies, and best practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum,
Kanban).
- Previous experience collaborating with cross-functional teams,
including product management, engineering, and senior
leadership.
- Strong knowledge of current technological trends and
innovations.
- Self-motivated, able to deal with ambiguity, and working well
under pressure to meet deadlines within short time
constraints.
- High degree of competency within all phases of the program life
cycle.Salary: $59,000--$89,000 + bonusWhat We Offer - The Good
Stuff:
- Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can
spend time with the people you love.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved
ones.
- Fertility and family-building assistance.
- Paid Parental leave.
- Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
- Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Competitive referral program - join our team, bring your
friends, and get paid.
- Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of
employment with generous company match.
- Commuter Benefits.Additional Benefits:
- Legal Plan.
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
- Mental health support and resources.
- Paid Volunteering.
- Optimum Wellness Plans for up to three pets.
- Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible
positions.
- Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
- A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin,
fitness, cellular and so much more.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE,
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) strongly
supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes
a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status
as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all
applicable federal, state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.
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Keywords: Banfield Pet Hospital, San Marcos , Deployment Specialist, Other , Los Angeles, California
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