Technology Transformation Lead

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced person to lead the development, integration and adoption of AI and cloud solutions within our Global Technology Team in New York. This role is ideal for a versatile technical leader with at least 5 years of experience in cloud solutions development, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end delivery of technical projects centered on Office 365, Azure, and AI technologies-including Copilot, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving measurable business value. You will be responsible for developing solutions, managing cross-functional teams, serving as the primary liaison between technical and business stakeholders, and championing the adoption of innovative technology solutions through training, support, and feedback. The role requires a strong blend of technical and development expertise, project management, and communication skills, with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions that enhance organizational efficiency and foster innovation.

What you'll do:
• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for business stakeholders, facilitating clear and effective communication between technical teams and business units.
• Technology Evangelism: Demonstrate strong enthusiasm for new technology and the ability to evangelize it to business users at all levels, promoting usage and understanding.
• Adoption: Champion best practices for AI adoption, including user training, feedback collection, and ROI evaluation, to maximize impact and value
• Team Management: Oversee and mentor a small team of technical professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement technical solutions that leverage Office 365, Azure, and Copilot to enhance organizational efficiency and innovation
• Technical Oversight: Provide guidance and support on technical aspects of projects, particularly those involving Office 365, Azure and AI solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement technical strategies that align with business goals and drive innovation within the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Who you are:

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Project Delivery: Proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.
• Versatile Leader and Independent Contributor: Demonstrates strong leadership skills while effectively managing projects and teams, and excels as an individual contributor to drive key initiatives forward
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Office 365 Expertise: Strong knowledge of Office 365 solutions, including experience with Azure and AI technologies such as Copilot.
• Technical Skills: A balance of strong technical skills and project management, team management, and communication are desired.
• Training: Experience in user adoption strategies, including training, support, and feedback mechanisms for new technology rollouts
• Experience: 5 years of experience developing and managing cloud solutions, with a focus on project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Location: Must be able to work on-site in New York.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience managing technical teams.
• Innovation: Experience with implementing innovative technical solutions that drive business success.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technology Enthusiasm: Passion for new technology and the ability to advocate for its use within the organization.

Technical Skills (Preferred, but not all are required)
• AI and Machine Learning: Proficiency in integrating and managing AI technologies, especially Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI services, to drive business value and adoption.
• Integration and Interoperability: Skills in integrating Office 365 and Azure with other enterprise systems and ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Project Management: Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring of Office 365 and Azure deployments.
• Data Analytics: Ability to leverage data analytics tools within Microsoft 365 and Azure to generate insights and drive decision-making.
• User Training and Adoption: Experience in developing and delivering training programs to ensure successful user adoption of new technologies.

What we give you:
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess