Senior Director, Implementation

Overview Company Overview: Deposita(TM), An Allied Universal(R) Company has perfected the art of cash management using world-class innovation, technology, and tailored solutions. We serve customers in retail, wholesale and banking sectors through in-depth consultations. We ensure every security need is met and exceeded every step of the way. Join our Phenomenal team today! Job Description Deposita, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Senior Director, Implementation.The Senior Director, Implementation is a commercial operations leader with full ownership of the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and successful delivery of cash recycler implementations for new and existing customers. This position carries direct financial accountability for the implementation portfolio, including project budgets, cost control, and margin performance, and is expected to read, interpret, and act on P&L results as part of daily decision-making. The Senior Director leads a team of Project Managers ranging from early career to highly experienced and is responsible for developing each of them: building structure, training, and oversight for newer PMs while setting stretch objectives and delegating autonomy to seasoned PMs. This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities and firm customer deadlines; the leader in this role must solve problems quickly, build repeatable processes where none exist, and hold the team accountable to schedule and budget. Responsibilities Commercial and Financial Ownership Own the financial performance of the implementation portfolio: develop project budgets, control costs, monitor margin, and deliver projects within approved budgetRead, interpret, and act on P&L statements; identify variances, determine root causes, and drive corrective action; present financial results and forecasts to senior leadershipEstablish and maintain financial oversight of inventory and services to ensure effective alignment with client goals and objectives Team Leadership and Development Directly supervise multiple Project Managers with varying levels of experience; adapt coaching, delegation, and oversight to each individual's capabilityBuild onboarding, training, and development plans for early-career Project Managers; set stretch objectives and expanded ownership for experienced Project ManagersCommunicate project expectations clearly and in a timely fashion; hold team members and contractors accountable for their assigned work; assess staffing needs during the project cycle and recruit as necessary Implementation Planning and Delivery Plan and schedule cash recycler installation timelines; define project scope, goals, deadlines, milestones, and deliverables for each implementationIdentify and manage project dependencies and critical path; proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plansCoordinate manufacturing partners, training partners, third-party contractors, customers, and Deposita Retail teams to deliver installations that meet customer requirements and are supportable by the Customer Support CentersConduct customer operating reviews depicting implementation progress, support performance, and metrics; determine the frequency and content of status reporting, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areasPartner with manufacturing partners, training partners, customers, and Deposita Retail teams to ensure each installed solution meets customer needs and is well supported by our Customer Support Centers. Success is measured by on-time, on-budget delivery, achievement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), financial performance of the implementation portfolio, process adoption, and the development and retention of the project management team Process Development and Smartsheet Administration Design, build, and administer the team's Smartsheet environment, including project plans, portfolio dashboards, reports, automations, and cross-sheet workflows, serving as the single source of truth for implementation statusDevelop, document, and scale repeatable implementation processes, playbooks, and tools; drive adoption across the teamConduct project postmortems, identify successful and unsuccessful project elements, and convert findings into process improvementsBring deep hands-on Smartsheet expertise to own the design and administration of the team's Smartsheet project plans, dashboards, reports, and automations Qualifications (must Have) Must possess one of the following:Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, marketing, or a computer technology related fieldAssociate's degree in business administration, finance, marketing, or a computer technology related field with at least nine (9) years of experience in business operations, program/project delivery, or implementation leadership, and four (4) years of related financial and/or process leadership experienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent with at least twelve (12) years of experience in business operations, program/project delivery, or implementation leadership, and five (5) years of related financial and/or process leadership experienceMinimum of seven (7) years of experience in business operations, program/project delivery, or implementation leadership within a fast-paced service, technology, or field-installation environmentMinimum of three (3) years of direct financial or P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost/margin managementMinimum of three (3) years of direct people leadership, including hiring, developing, and managing project management or delivery professionalsWork history must include demonstration of each of the following:Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environmentAbility to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to learn, understand, and apply new technologiesStrong oral, written, and analytical skillsAdvanced reconciliation skills and understanding of the factors which cause deposit and change order discrepanciesAdvanced, hands-on proficiency in Smartsheet, including building and administering complex sheets, reports, dashboards, automations, and cross-sheet workflows (critical requirement; candidates will be asked to demonstrate this capability during the interview process)Ability to read and interpret P&L statements and project budgets, and to use financial data in operational decision-makingAbility to analyze data, identify trends, and develop solutions to process and tooling gapsAbility to train, mentor, and impart knowledge to newer and less experienced project managers as well as retail leaders in store and market Preferred Qualifications (nice To Have) Master's degree or above in business administration, finance, or a computer technology related fieldProject Management Professional (PMP) or comparable project management certificationSmartsheet product certificationExperience implementing cash recyclers, cash automation, or other hardware/technology deployments across distributed retail or customer sitesAdvanced understanding of the operational functioning of the Retail Solutions products and retail front-end operations Benefits Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insuranceEnrollment in our company’s 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirementsEight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal daysVacation time offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law. Closing Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices. Requisition ID 2026-1706708