Metaverse Technology Specialist

Breakdown of main responsibilities

• Provide technical input on the Forum development roadmap, clearly elaborating pros and cons of choices in non-technical language.
• Liaise with delivery partners to transform the needs elucidated by the Forum team into a workable development roadmap.
• Manage hardware (provisioning, maintenance, software updates, accounts) on an ongoing basis, as well as in punctual events-based contexts.
• Manage software (incl. tenant account) in conjunction with consulting partner.
• Provide analysis and input on future hardware purchases.
• Provide technical support for Forum staff and external partners for both VR headsets and related applications.
• Supervise and facilitate the technical delivery of the experience, serve in this role on several occasions, and train others in this same role.
• Serve as the team’s liaison with the Forum IT teams.
• Collaborate with the Forum IT development team to deliver all related IT developments (e.g., modifications required for sign-up for sessions).
• Manage Azure cloud services like deployment, configuration, and access controls.
• Facilitate the provision of timely and accurate information to the Metaverse team on relevant external technological developments.
• Work with the Global team to elucidate technical provisions for relevant legal agreements.
• Deliver operational coordination at events where the is shown.

Requirements

You possess:

• An advanced university degree.
• Recognized IT certifications in one or more immersive and cloud platforms
• Hands-on experience in game engine development especially VR/AR applications
• 3+ years of professional experience, with a focus on IT in the private sector
• Outstanding organisational skills and able to juggle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

You are:

• A VR enthusiast.
• A team player who thrives in a multicultural work setting that is highly collaborative and fast-paced.
• Able to operate independently and align appropriately with relevant team members and external partners.
• Motivated by navigating and making sense of ambiguity.
• Able to visualize several future scenarios and to elaborate the pros and cons in non-technical language, to direct the Forum team to the best decision possible.
• Proficient in building trusted relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Curious with the discipline and desire to also deliver short-term results and long-term change.
• Motivated by the prospect of building something wholly new, with all the responsibility that entails.