Installation Partner Manager

Kompan A/S • Austin, TX

40d

About The Position

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for an Installation Partner Manager. This role will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all aspects of installations are carried out efficiently and effectively, while overseeing vendor and operational management. As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We're KOMPAN - let's play! Who We Are: For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities. In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada. At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

Requirements

• College degree in a related field, with 7+ years of experience
• Previous project management supervisory experience with both small and large construction projects required
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry
• Experience with pre-construction work, including planning, design, review, value engineering, project scheduling, and conceptual estimating
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, often interfacing with clients
• Strong team leadership qualities and the ability to manage high-stress situations
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• This role requires up to 50% local and domestic travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding, training, and certification of installation partners to ensure quality and compliance.
• Oversee local installation projects, coordinating with vendors to deliver timely and successful site completions.
• Serve as the primary liaison for third-party vendor credentialing and insurance compliance.
• Lead quarterly audits of 1099 vendor data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams (Procurement, Operations, Risk, and IT) to align vendor capabilities with business strategy and market dynamics.
• Support the development of executive dashboards and spend analytics, including KPIs and performance metrics, to inform strategic planning and budgeting.
• Partner with the procurement team to enhance vendor insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties and contribute to special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees