Implementation Scoping Analyst at RetailNext

The Implementation Scoping Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure scoping projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and effectively
• Liaise with Project Managers, IEs, Outsourced Integrators and Vendors as to project scoping requirements
• Accountability for the overall quality of work output
• Providing updates to Implementation manager, team leads and project managers as to the status of work
• Flexibility and willingness to work according to changing schedules. The general work hours would be 10am - 7pm, however from time to time we may require flexibility as operationally required
• Integrating and encouraging a good team work ethic
• Reviewing and accurately measuring various metrics from scaled drawings and converting measurements to the correct metric (for example, converting centimetres to feet)
• The typical day-to-day job will entail receiving floor plans and/or photographs of planned deployments from project managers, and taking the following steps:
  • Reviewing and interpreting the quality of resources provided
  • Understanding the scope of work (what are we selling to this store/customer?)
  • Determining the type and colour of the ceiling, the height of the ceiling and the width of the entrance for each sensor coverage zone from the floor plan
  • Calculating the quantity of sensors required for sufficient coverage, as well as the hardware to be used and shipped to the store, with reference to the floor plan
  • Marking up the existing floor plan with indications of where each sensor will be placed and writing up the related hardware list for shipment
  • Validating and double-checking scopes after completion
  • Documenting completed scopes according to RetailNext standards and communicating/updating the project managers and scoping trackers.
• Facilitate training for all new outsourced integrators
• Be the point of contact (P.O.C) for scoping escalations

Baseline Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Keen ability to read, interpret and mark-up all types of floor plans
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Basic computer skills (email, Excel, Google etc.)
• Good communication skills (written and spoken)
• Basic mathematical competencies
• Calm under pressure

Nice-to-have Competencies

• Experience with the physical installation of devices and hardware
• Inclination and experience on computers and IT
• Experience with reading and interpreting AutoCad (dwg) drawings
• Experience working with Adobe Acrobat Reader measuring tool
• Experience working with Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs etc.)
• Have Network Plus certification or experience