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Associate Strategic Advisor

Associate Strategic Advisor

IT SolutionsBoston, MA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

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About ITS : Do you have the CHOPS? IT Solutions lives its values : C lient Success is Our Success, H ungry for the Journey, O wnership Thinking, P assionate Problem Solving, and S urrender the Ego. If your values align, we want you to be a part of a fast-growing Managed Service Provider specializing in providing high-end technology solutions to small and mid-market businesses.

IT Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in the IT space, with over 25 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Join and grow with us, as we continue to innovate new ways to help businesses Experience Excellence.

Job Summary

The Associate Strategic Advisor provides personalized, strategic guidance to maximize existing IT investments to ensure desired business outcomes are achieved through technology alignment and technology roadmaps. As most clients rely on IT Solutions as their sole technology resource for day-to-day support and project initiatives, the Associate Strategic Advisor position requires strong technical aptitude and to be equally adept with time-management and problem-solving skills. A successful candidate translates complex IT concepts into actionable business-case drivers, manages client expectations with internal business processes, and is well organized and efficient. The candidate must be willing to take the initiative and learn and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Committed to act as the primary client advocate ensuring client satisfaction and client retention.
  • Serve as the trusted technology advisor responsible for defining and directing IT strategy for a distinct client list of medium to enterprise-sized clients and house accounts / SMB client base.
  • Create and deliver bi-annual Strategic Advisor report and 5-year roadmaps for managed clients.
  • Maintain in-depth understanding of clients’ business to align technology recommendations and solutions with business goals.
  • Host and attend regular cadence meetings with clients, while documenting each client interaction in a timely and accurate matter.
  • Perform IT risk planning and implement management strategies to improve overall security posture.
  • Engage in IT budget planning and management of day-to-day IT operations.
  • Ownership and management of accurate client invoicing and quarterly true ups.
  • Manage and maintain c-level and senior level relationships with medium and large organizations.
  • Regularly set and follow through with expectations of C-level contacts via effective verbal and written communication.
  • Collaborate with the Strategic Advisors and Director, Customer Success, to interpret account management processes, goals, challenges, and concerns.
  • Manage documenting technical environments in a consistent and organized fashion.
  • Balance client account priorities with the company’s internal business processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Effective time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to stay organized and be detail-oriented
  • Demonstrates a passion for solving problems or helping others and take the initiative in driving continuous improvement / execution excellence
  • Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to self-manage and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • General understanding of on-premises and cloud-based networking environments
  • General understanding of Microsoft licensing (SPLA, O365, M365, Azure, etc.)
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with a variety of businesses, technologies, and personalities
  • Strong presentation skills both in-person and virtually using MS Teams
  • Proven ability to stay current with the latest technology trends
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, Office 365, VMware, Citrix, SANs, and public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
  • Proven ability to follow established processes to produce standard results
  • Excellent follow-through skills and the ability to anticipate and address business needs proactively
  • Strong work ethic with initiative and a sense of urgency
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills across multiple priorities
  • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Understanding of ITIL framework / ITIL certified
  • Understanding of NIST Framework Standards
  • Understanding of compliance requirements and controls such as HIPAA, PII, PHI, PCI / DSS
  • Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years in IT account management or technical industry, preferably with a managed service provider.
  • Previous MSP experience strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Communications, Computer Science, or related fields (preferred).
  • Compensation Package

    ITS offers a full benefits package, including :

  • Rich Medical and prescription plans
  • Dental & Vision
  • Paid Holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401K / 401K Roth with Safe Harbor matching
  • Stock Appreciation Rights
  • Company-paid life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid mental health support & financial wellness services
  • FSA for medical and dependent care
  • HSA option with compatible medical plan
  • Company-paid training, materials, and exams
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • IT Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer that provides opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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