AHEAD

Designing, architecting, and consulting on network solutions for clients, supporting sales teams, and developing industry relationships. | Extensive experience with Cisco network infrastructure, certifications like CCNP or CCIE, and knowledge of cloud and automation technologies. | AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individuals race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. The AHEAD Senior Specialty Solutions Engineer-Network, will be focused on the core tenets of Network and Network Security related solutions for AHEAD prospects and customers including a broad range of technologies. As a member of our Specialty Solutions Engineering team, you will be considered an organizational thought leader for this marketplace. You will work in partnership with multiple sales representatives to help build a cohesive account strategy for each existing and prospective client. As part of this strategy, you will help sales representatives identify potential technologies and vendors to partner within a given account and assist in driving this strategy throughout a given campaign. Time management and prioritization are essential attributes to being successful. Your goal is to evolve into the technical thought leader for each of your clients. In this capacity, you will work to define strategy, compare alternative approaches, and build key relationships, as well as size and configure products. Positioning and leveraging subject matter experts and inside consultants is a necessity to scale your effectiveness within accounts. AHEAD is actively recruiting for this role and is looking for candidates who consider themselves as a “Next Generation Network Architect.” A core tenet and base requirement for this position is understanding and mastery of Cisco Route/Switch, Datacenter technologies and LAN technologies (LAN/Wireless). Outside of this core tenet, our expectation is to attract, recruit and attain resources who have a desire to focus not only on traditional on-premise Cisco solutions, but also to be looking to career, technology and skill advancement by being actively willing to demonstrate skills and ability to learn new technologies including multiple SDN solutions, network security, load balancing, edge / acceleration, and cloud technologies. Understanding that the impetus and impact of Cloud computing is real and should be incorporated into solutions is key. Experience or eagerness to learn about and with network and system / access design with Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure or other cloud services is a key requirement. Roles & Responsibilities: • Participation, Leadership and Coordination of the AHEAD virtual team for Network Infrastructure • You will also be responsible for working with the AHEAD partner management team and directly with selected vendors to maintain vendor technical and sales relationships • As a Network Specialist you are a thought leader within the Engineering organization, responsible for designing, architecting, and, at times, consulting for Ahead clients • Your goal as a Network Lead should be to build skills, relationships, and industry credibility across many segments to drive product, services and consulting sales • Support the sales teams during engagements by providing advice and solutions or proposals optimized to meet customer technical and business requirements • Develops relationships with the account managers, partners and customers in support of sales team objectives and engages and leverages team specialist resources as appropriate • Strategizes and executes technical sales calls • Completes required pre-sales documentation (configurations, pricing, services, presentations, justifications etc.) quickly and accurately • Qualifies sales opportunities in terms of customer technical requirements, decision making process and funding • Presents and markets the design and value of proposed Ahead solutions and business justification to customers, prospects and Ahead management • Participates in mentorship of entry-level team members • Possesses strong, detailed product / technology / industry knowledge. Knowledge of job associated software and applications Base Skills: • Network Infrastructure Experience • Cisco certifications are required. Examples: CCIE, CCNP • Cisco Nexus 9K, ACI, 7K, 5K, 2K, 1K • Experience with Converged Network Fabrics / Converged Infrastructure Systems • IP Routing Protocols • Layer 2 protocols and technologies • Cisco Core Datacenter Technologies • ACI • Network Management • MPLS, DMVPN, Multicast • Firewalls, VPN, IPSec / L2TP etc • Network Security Other Skills: • VMware / VMware NSX • Palo Alto • Arista • Fortinet • Automation skillset • F5 / NetScaler • Amazon AWS, Azure, Cloud connectivity and network fundamentals Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent • Pre Sales and Data Center experience is required • Professional communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Experience working as a technical lead in a pre-sale’s sales campaign • Ability to work under critical conditions and influence others to achieve results • Strong interpersonal skills with excellent presentation skills • Must be independent, self-motivated, a self-starter and possess a good working attitude • Able to work well within a team and partner environment • Customer focused and results driven Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Manage and coordinate technical projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction, risk mitigation, team leadership, and project completion on schedule and budget. | 10+ years project management experience with strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies, IT project lifecycles, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and experience managing high complexity projects. | AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for management of assigned technical projects. In this role you will drive strategy, planning, design, execution, and testing for AHEAD’s End Customer projects and focus on elevating and differentiating AHEAD’s Customer experience. You will always be advocating for the Customer, examining every interaction and touch-point so you can improve execution and provide a sustainable and standardized experience. The Senior Project Manager executes day-to-day management of assigned project segments and manages the group of projects as a whole, providing a single point of knowledge and control for the aggregate effort. The Senior Project Manager’s duties include facilitating coaching and mentoring to the junior project management staff. Responsibilities • Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery. • Ensure service delivery success and customer satisfaction through effective project management. • Manage project initiation activities, which include the identification of contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situations, and necessary contacts. Gain access to existing information as needed. • Develop, define, and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables. • Identify needed resources for projects while defining and assigning major project roles. • Coordinate activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments, and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals, and ensures project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope. • Assign and monitor work of project team, providing technical and analytical support and direction. • Interface with clients on technical matters as needed. • Manage project risks, issues/problems, and activity progress to ensure project goals (e.g., deadline, scope and quality) are achieved. • Assist with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed. • Manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks as well as track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project. • Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical teams and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met. • Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation, and ongoing activities. This includes completing a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement. • Directly oversee employees assigned to project. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. • Identify project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement. Recommends and implements solutions. • Utilize Ahead systems (PSA, etc.) to maintain updated project information. • Assist in pre-sales efforts including OA, SOWs, and customer presentations. • Develop customer relationships and aids in identifying additional sales opportunities. Qualifications • 10+ years project management experience. • Strong ability to independently manage medium to high risk, high complexity, and high client visibility projects. • Knowledgeable of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies • Knowledgeable of industry project management best practices (i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK). • Knowledgeable of the company's products and services. • Solid understanding of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles (e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation) and the correct project application. • Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Must have experience with data center infrastructure hardware and/or software. • Possess advanced skills in the use of project management software. • Demonstrate ability to manage project budgets and timelines. • Must be adept with the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely-differing viewpoints. • Effectively facilitate interaction with executive level clients. • Able to consistently set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build high morale among team members. • Successfully maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature. Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(k) • Paid company holidays • Paid time off • Paid parental and caregiver leave • Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.