Technical Lead, Workplace Jobs

Why you’ll love Softchoice:

We are a software-focused IT solutions and services provider that equips organizations to be agile and innovative, and for their people to be engaged, connected, and creative at work. That means moving them to the cloud, helping them build the workplace of tomorrow, and enabling them to make smarter decisions about their technology. By doing these things we help them create success for their customers and their people.

We stand proudly for our people and support their success through career development and advancement. We are recognized and respected for our culture of inclusion and belonging, continuously striving to do what’s good for our people and communities.

The impact you will have:

As our Technical Leader, we are looking for a Collaboration and Employee Experience Subject Matter Expert and evangelist who enjoys the challenge of building standards and reference architectures, helping to build solutions, and enabling others to succeed.

At Softchoice, we want to be recognized as the partner who helps the most customers in North America achieve their digital transformation through the optimal use of Collaboration and Employee Experience technologies. In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of the professional and managed services offers we launch to market to accomplish our goal.

What you'll do:

• Mentorship – The Technical Leader will invest in and be accountable for the growth and development of his/her peers and their skills that enable the successful deployment of service offerings, including delivery engineers and consultants as well as managed services engineers and consultants.
• Delivery excellence – The Technical Leader will help design the Collaboration and Employee Experience services we take to market through development of service delivery standards and reference architectures. They play a key role in the building and launching of new services as well as enhancing existing services and delivery standards. This includes testing and deployment of delivery automation, toolsets, and reference methodologies.
• Growth – The Technical Leader will have a shared responsibility for the growth of the overall practice and will demonstrate this by supporting delivery activities, training, creation of hands-on labs as well as marketing event content creation and delivery.
• Thought leadership – The Technical Leader will bring a combination of hands-on experience, expert-level accreditation and a demonstrable passion for Cisco and Microsoft Collaboration, Productivity and Employee Experience products and services. In this role, you will be called upon to provide unique insights based on experience with an eye toward new and evolving Softchoice Workplace services. This includes driving awareness within the technical teams at Softchoice of Workplace services and best in class reference methodologies to drive successful business outcomes. The Technical Leader will also conduct delivery trainings and technical events for customers focused on productivity, Teams collaboration, voice, productivity, employee experience and adoption concepts supported by best-in-class reference methodologies to drive successful business outcomes.
• Must possess experience in Cisco and Microsoft Collaboration, Productivity and Employee Experience Platforms with a focus on cloud collaboration and productivity technologies.

This is an important and high-profile role within Softchoice’s Workplace Solutions Team. Apply only if you think you have what it takes to drive maturity and delivery excellence within our Workplace Bussiness!

What you'll bring to the table:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT engineering, IT administration, consulting, professional services and/or software engineering.
• Service/Product development knowledge or experience.
• Comfortable presenting technically challenging topics in front of large groups of people.
• Minimum Education – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable experience configuring and implementing Collaboration, Productivity and Employee Experience Platforms.
• 3+ years of direct customer-facing experience or project management abilities.
• Vendor certifications are an asset!
• Creative and strategic thinker with strong presentation skills.
• Consulting and/or Delivery experience a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various customers, possess an understanding of curating content, adapting presentation decks, and presenting to both business and technical stakeholders.
• Project Coordination and/or project management skills.

Not sure if you qualify? Think about applying anyway:

We understand that not everyone brings 100% of the skills and experience for the role.

At Softchoice, we offer opportunities to a diverse group including those with a variety of workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to corporate tech, returning to work after a gap in employment, or looking to transition and take the next step in your career, we are excited to learn more about you and encourage you to apply.

Why people love working here:

• We offer hybrid and remote working opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits from day one of employment.
• We offer meaningful work and opportunities for career growth.
• We offer an opportunity to build and grow a career in the technology industry.
• We have raised over $3 million through Softchoice Cares, our grassroots fundraising organization.
• Our team members have 2 paid volunteer days per year to give back to a cause of their choice.
• Recognized as a Best Workplace in Canada by the Great Place to Work Institute for 17 consecutive years.
• Softchoice has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the United States for several years.
• We have also been recognized as a Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Best Workplace for Giving Back and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Inclusion & Equal opportunity employment:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. People seeking employment at Softchoice are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Require accommodation? We are ready to help:

We are proud to provide interview & employment accommodation during the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position, please reach out directly to [email protected] . We are committed to working with you to best meet your needs.

Our commitment to your experience:

We are committed to the safety of all applicants and team members. With that in mind, we have implemented digital interviewing for everyone. We understand that you may need to interview with distractions around you (such as children or furry friends) and we will be doing the same.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.

When you join Softchoice, we will onboard you remotely. Don't worry. It's quick, simple and you'll be connected with your new team in no time.

Job Requisition ID: 4703

EoE/M/F/Vet/Disability 

Mid-Senior Level