Senior Technical Account Manager

As a Senior Technical Account Manager for k-12 clients, you are the primary advocate and trusted advisor for a set of multi-site Charter School clients within CTS who will partner with the Senior Technical Account Manager to purchase new technology equipment, to escalate a service request, or to discuss a new technology initiative within their organization.

You will run the Strategic Planning Meetings where you will analyze each client’s technical environment, their business goals as it relates to technology, and develop a long-term IT roadmap.

You will be focused on a subset of larger clients in the k-12 Sector where you will provide a deeper integration with their organization, helping them to utilize technology to the fullest potential, ensuring a healthy relationship, and bringing in the right resources within CTS to get your clients the answers they need. There is a heavy emphasis on process and procedures around technology and being a thought partner for unique environments that each organization has.

• →Develop strong relationships with key client contacts and identify clients who may be at risk.
• →Monitor client health via monthly internal reviews to ensure all clients are happy, profitable, and carrying minimal technology risks.
• →Complete recurring technology assessments and quarterly strategic planning meetings.
• →Complete recurring tactical check-in calls with clients to review their health and open issues.
• →Develop and present technical proposals, working with Solutions on L3 technologies.
• →Advocate for clients by answering questions and ensuring issues are escalated properly across all departments in CTS. This includes ownership of the Potential At Risk Client (PARC) Process.
• →Complete recurring and one-off training events (such as Lunch & Learns) with clients on core technologies such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Smart Boards.
• →Own the overall opportunity pipeline, ensuring that we meet our NRR forecast each quarter.
• →Address client questions with regards to ongoing invoicing.
• →Occasionally manage Projects for clients based on available capacity and client requirements.
• →Work with client contacts to develop referrals for new business.

• 10+ Years of technology services experience, ideally in a strategic role such as IT Director or as a vCIO or Senior Technical Account Manager at a Managed Services Provider.
• Understanding of core network infrastructure concepts, such as switches, wireless, firewall, and WAN connectivity.
• Experience administering, implementing, or consulting with clients regarding Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, as well as other cloud services.
• Experience developing OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
• Project Management Certifications (CAPM, PMP) are a plus!
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and associated teams.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with a clear sense of ownership and priority.
• Strong Microsoft Office or Google Apps skills, especially Excel / Sheets.
• Self-motivated, able to move and adapt to rapidly changing priorities & client needs.
• Prior experience with k-12 organizations is beneficial but not required.

The hours for this position are typically 9 AM to 5:30 PM EST, with some occasional after-hours work required based on client requests. This position is hybrid based out of Brooklyn, NY. Local travel throughout NYC (5 boroughs) and occasional regional travel is expected. It is acceptable to work from home when not at client locations, with the expectation of working in our Brooklyn office at least 1 day per week.

Depending on the role, some steps may be adjusted or added - we’ll let you know upfront!

1. Screening call with a member of our HR team (30 minutes)
2. Technical interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
3. Panel interview with the Hiring Manager and Department Director (60 minutes)
4. (If applicable) Executive interview

CTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CTS is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to jobs@charterts.com once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.