Workplace Technology (Ict) - Project Manager

Why Align

For over three decades, many of the world’s leading firms have relied on Align as a trusted IT solution provider and center of excellence in IT advisory, infrastructure design, build, delivery and managed services. We are actively seeking innovative minds to establish and strengthen our team to deliver high-quality state-of-the-art technology solutions for our enterprise and boutique clients.

If you are seeking to own challenging projects for some of today’s most fascinating companies while leveraging an exceptional team and long track record of success, then we want to hear from you today.

Position Overview

Align seeks a Workplace TechnologyProject Manager with strong IT solution design, build-out and relocation experience working within Align’s Workplace Technology business based out of our New York City office. This is an ideal opportunity for a polished PM that is aspiring to expand into more of a Workplace Technology Strategic Advisor role. We expect this person to be passionate and knowledgeable about next generation workplace technologies and to be able to articulate the technical vision and business cases for implementing these solutions to clients. The Project Manager will manage the delivery of Workplace Technology projects, which will include maintaining accurate control of all resources and activities to ensure successful engagements. This person must also be technically savvy and sales-minded, as this person is expected to contribute to the pre-sales, solutions development and proposal processes. This is truly an entrepreneurial opportunity, and this person will be supported with training and our technical subject matter experts to expand their skills and be successful in this role.

This person will have the opportunity to work with and build upon a great team while continuing our track record of success. The appropriate candidate for this role must be able to effectively deliver the following:

• Hands-on project management for the design and build-out of the IT and IT related components for office construction projects
• Consulting with clients to identify and implement innovative office automation, AV, security and end user experience solutions
• Providing outstanding customer service, help build client relationships and ensure successful project delivery
• Exhibiting exceptional communication and leadership skills

Additional Position Details:

• This is a full-time position offering a competitive compensation package consisting of a base salary in the $125 to $150K range, benefits, training, paid vacation and participation in a bonus plan
• The Project Manager will be a hybrid role reporting to our New York City office; however, this person will be required to travel to and work at client locations in the New York metropolitan area and within the United States (up to 25 percent); occasional international travel is possible based on client needs
• This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid training, performance-based bonuses, and incentives for expanding and scaling our business

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all levels of engagement proposal development, pricing, client administration, resourcing, adherence to profit margin outlined as part of the proposal, risk management through project delivery and supervisory oversight of delivery team
• Manage overall engagement profitability, revenue, margins, utilization goals, pricing and contract administration while providing leadership, mentoring, and advice to internal Align professionals
• Influence customers as strategic advisor on Workplace Technology Transformation projects -partner with technical SMEs as needed and help provide executive-level consulting and advice to clients regarding Workplace Technology, including audio-visual systems, scheduling and workplace management solutions, smart office, environmental controls, streaming video, and a large variety of other technologies
• Help drive innovation in our Workplace Technology solutions - research, evaluate and integrate cutting edge modern workplace and end user technologies (AV, BMS / Smart Buildings, IoT, Security and Access Control Systems, Wi-Fi, Cloud, Collaboration and mobile workplace solutions)
• Act as technology representative at client meetings as well as internal project team affiliates including IT and Facilities, etc.
• Engage clients using diverse tools such as process review and design, needs and risk assessment, and industry benchmarking as needed
• Collaboratively develop client business requirements, formulate solutions, develop business case justifications, provide cost/benefit analysis, communicate risks/benefits clearly and expertly manage client expectations throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring profitable engagement
• Lead clients in the development of tactical and strategic views to ensure business and IT alignment, reduce risk, optimal future/target state and ROM
• Responsible for presentations to client with needs analysis findings and next steps as it pertains to the engagement

 
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or an IT-related field is desired
• Strong presentation, consultative, solution development, project management, and IT infrastructure design experience and the ability to provide active technical leadership on large-scale enterprise and SMB office Workplace Technology transformation projects
• At least 5 years of technology project delivery experience managing complex business-critical IT Workplace Technology projects including solutioning, design and implementation and related experience
• A solid conceptual understanding, the ability to articulate the value and capabilities, and prior experience working with technologists to design IT solutions for most of the following technologies:
  • IoT Sensors
  • PoE
  • Wireless Networks
  • Next Generation Workplace Technology Architecture, Design and Integrations
  • Trading Floor Technologies
  • Technology Collaboration Tools and Platforms
  • Audio / Video Systems (AV)
  • BYOD
  • Security and Access Control
  • Scheduling and Workplace Management Solutions
  • Office Automation and Smart Office Systems
• Possess the combination of skills required to be effective at pre-sales support, solutions development and project delivery responsibilities. 
• Must have IT advisory experience and the ability to lead current and future state technology requirement assessments including selecting, implementing and integrating new technologies related to modern, mobile, and agile Workplace Technology solutions
• Prior professional services or consulting experience managing large technology projects is a plus
• Excellent conceptualization, articulation, presentation and facilitation skills are essential
• Understand the business/strategic architecture considerations related to information technology projects within large, global infrastructure and Fortune 500 companies

About Align

Align is a dynamic and flexible place to work, offering professionals unparalleled opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and control their own destinies. We have a flawless track record of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients.

We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications. We give our professionals the autonomy to pursue opportunities and manage assignments in ways that maximize their creativity and talents, leading to self-fulfillment and financial rewards.

For more details, visit www.align.com.
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