Senior Implementation Specialist

Anchor Managed Solutions Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Managed Solutions Ltd. in Canada seeks a Senior Implementation Specialist to lead deployment and integration of IT infrastructure including servers, networks, storage, and cloud solutions with minimal client disruption.

You will serve as the technical lead, configure and test components, manage migrations and upgrades, and collaborate with vendors to resolve complex issues and ensure quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and integration of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud solutions.
• Perform system migrations, upgrades, and installations with minimal disruption to client operations, ensuring a smooth transition.
• Act as technical lead to oversee the deployment and integration of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud solutions.
• Configure and test hardware and software components to ensure they meet project specifications and client requirements.
• As the technical lead on projects, manage system migrations, upgrades, and installations, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.
• Act as the primary technical expert during the implementation phase, providing advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with other technical teams and vendors to resolve any complex issues that arise during the implementation.
• Conduct root cause analysis on technical problems and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure that all implementations adhere to quality standards and best practices, conducting thorough testing and validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during implementation, working with team members and vendors as needed.
• Ensure all implementations meet or exceed quality standards and best practices by conducting rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Review and verify that all technical components are correctly configured and fully functional before going live.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews to ensure project success and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all implementation activities, including configuration settings, system architectures, technical guides and best practices to support ongoing operations and future implementations.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, outcomes, and any challenges encountered, providing recommendations for future projects.
• Provide knowledge transfer to client teams and junior staff, ensuring they understand the deployed solutions and can manage them effectively.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and the service team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise in IT infrastructure and project management.
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the technical liaison to clients during the implementation phase, addressing technical queries and providing updates on progress.
• Conduct on-site or remote support as needed to ensure successful implementation and address any client concerns.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction by delivering solutions that meet their technical needs and expectations
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that implementation activities align with project timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with the vCIO to ensure that the implementation aligns with the strategic objectives and technical requirements outlined in the project proposal.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT infrastructure and project management.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
• Comply with Anchor’s regulations, standards, and security protocols.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with infrastructure projects.

Job description

1. As the Senior Implementation Specialist, your primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Lead the deployment and integration of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud solutions.
• Perform system migrations, upgrades, and installations with minimal disruption to client operations, ensuring a smooth transition.

Technical Implementation:

• Act as technical lead to oversee the deployment and integration of IT infrastructure components such as servers, networks, storage systems, and cloud solutions.
• Configure and test hardware and software components to ensure they meet project specifications and client requirements.
• As the technical lead on projects, manage system migrations, upgrades, and installations, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.

Technical Expertise and Problem Solving:

• Act as the primary technical expert during the implementation phase, providing advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Collaborate with other technical teams and vendors to resolve any complex issues that arise during the implementation.
• Conduct root cause analysis on technical problems and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.

Quality Assurance and Troubleshooting:

• Ensure that all implementations adhere to quality standards and best practices, conducting thorough testing and validation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that arise during implementation, working with team members and vendors as needed.
• Ensure all implementations meet or exceed quality standards and best practices by conducting rigorous testing and validation processes.
• Review and verify that all technical components are correctly configured and fully functional before going live.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews to ensure project success and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all implementation activities, including configuration settings, system architectures, technical guides and best practices to support ongoing operations and future implementations.
• Prepare detailed reports on project progress, outcomes, and any challenges encountered, providing recommendations for future projects.
• Provide knowledge transfer to client teams and junior staff, ensuring they understand the deployed solutions and can manage them effectively.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and the service team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise in IT infrastructure and project management.

Client and Stakeholder Management:

• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the technical liaison to clients during the implementation phase, addressing technical queries and providing updates on progress.
• Conduct on-site or remote support as needed to ensure successful implementation and address any client concerns.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction by delivering solutions that meet their technical needs and expectations

Collaboration with PM and vCIO:

• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure that implementation activities align with project timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with the vCIO to ensure that the implementation aligns with the strategic objectives and technical requirements outlined in the project proposal.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT infrastructure and project management.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Compliance and Security:

• Comply with Anchor’s regulations, standards, and security protocols.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with infrastructure projects.