Field Deployment Project Manager

Description

Viken Detection is looking for a Field Deployment Project Manager to lead the successful installation and deployment of our industry-leading security and detection systems at customer sites worldwide. Our Company Viken Detection provides enabling security imaging and material identification solutions that help law enforcement and safety inspection professionals keep the public safe from drug trafficking, terrorism, and environmental hazardous threats. The company’s innovative vehicle scanners, the OSPREY PortalTM series, and its handheld products, the HBI-120TM, NIGHTHAWK-HBITM, FOXHOUND-HNATM and Pb200i are the recognized leaders in their markets. Viken Detection is headquartered just west of Boston in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.vikendetection.com.

Summary

The Field Deployment Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing customer deployment projects from initial kickoff through final acceptance. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, installation partners, and internal teams, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to customer expectations. This role combines project management, customer engagement, field operations, and technical coordination. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in dynamic environments while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Technical Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting technical deployments, installations, field operations, infrastructure, industrial systems, telecommunications, security systems, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience interacting directly with customers, vendors, and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.

Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with hardware-based technology deployments, security systems, industrial equipment, automation systems, or electromechanical products.
• Experience working with international customers and remote project teams.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/project tracking systems.
• Experience in security, defense, inspection, detection, or public safety industries.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, systems integration, or field service operations.