Senior Manager of Modern Workplace Architect

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Job Facts: Contract Independent | On-site | USD $180,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Skills: IT Strategy, Virtualization, Software Packaging, Release Management, Security Controls, Mobile Device Management, Scalability, Analytics, Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, ServiceNow, Enterprise Architecture, Licensing, Mentorship, User Experience, Operational Efficiency, End-user Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Management, Roadmaps, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Software Deployment, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, Patch Management, Lifecycle Management, Vendor Relationships, Budget, Communication, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Energy, Microsoft Azure, Virtual Desktop, VMware, Microsoft SCCM, Microsoft, ITIL, Artificial Intelligence, Productivity, Management, Endpoint Protection, Provisioning, Regulatory Compliance, Innovation, Training And Development, Privacy, Marketing

Reference: Dice Id: cxjudgpa | Position Id: 1159136

• Lead the enterprise modern workplace architecture and engineering strategy.
• Drive workplace transformation initiatives focused on scalability, security, automation, and user experience.
• Provide architectural leadership across endpoint management, mobility, virtualization, and colleague technology platforms.
• Own workstation engineering, including Windows endpoint architecture, imaging, configuration standards, and device lifecycle management.
• Lead Microsoft Intune and Windows Autopilot strategy, governance, and execution.
• Establish and maintain enterprise hardware, operating system, and endpoint configuration standards.
• Oversee software packaging, deployment, and endpoint application delivery processes.
• Manage patching, release management, and endpoint compliance programs.
• Lead endpoint security initiatives, including BitLocker, device compliance, and security control implementation.
• Drive mobility engineering strategy and mobile device management capabilities.
• Oversee Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and VMware Horizon environments, ensuring stability, performance, and scalability.
• Implement Digital Employee Experience (DEX) tooling and workplace analytics capabilities.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies and workplace innovation initiatives.
• Champion AI-enabled workplace productivity solutions and adoption strategies.
• Develop architecture standards, governance frameworks, engineering patterns, and operational best practices.
• Partner closely with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, ServiceNow, and Enterprise Architecture teams.
• Manage technology vendors, managed service providers, contracts, and licensing.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex workplace technology issues.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering organization.
• Drive measurable improvements in employee productivity, user experience, and operational efficiency.
• 10+ years of experience in end-user computing, workplace engineering, infrastructure architecture, or related IT leadership roles.
• 3-5+ years of people leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise technology strategies, standards, and roadmaps.
• Deep knowledge of endpoint management, operating systems, hardware standards, software deployment, and workplace technologies.
• Strong experience with:
• Microsoft Intune
• Windows Autopilot
• Microsoft 365 / Office 365
• Active Directory & Entra ID
• Endpoint Security & Compliance
• Patch Management
• Enterprise Device Lifecycle Management
• Proven success leading large-scale workplace modernization programs.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, budgets, and technology delivery initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within large, matrixed enterprise organizations.
• Experience supporting utility, energy, or other highly regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• VMware Horizon
• SCCM / Modern Endpoint Management
• Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platforms
• Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Expert, ITIL, or similar certifications.
• Experience integrating AI-powered productivity capabilities into workplace technology environments.
• Strategic technology leader with strong workplace architecture expertise.
• Experienced managing large enterprise endpoint environments.
• Strong background in endpoint security, device provisioning, compliance, and patching.
• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Passionate about modern workplace innovation, automation, and employee experience.
• Capable of balancing long-term architecture strategy with day-to-day operational execution.

Project details

Allentown, PA Salary: $180,000.00 USD Annually - $185,000.00 USD Annually Description:

Senior Manager of Workplace Architecture / Product Owner

Allentown, PA | Louisville, KY | Providence, RI

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: Up to $185,000 Base + Target 20% Bonus

Leadership Scope: Manage a team of 5-7 professionals

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Modern Workplace Architect will be the Product Owner to lead the strategy, architecture, engineering, and continuous evolution of a large-scale modern workplace environment. This individual will be responsible for delivering a secure, scalable, and high-performing end-user technology experience across endpoint management, mobility, virtual desktop infrastructure, device lifecycle management, and workplace security.

This role combines executive-level leadership with deep technical expertise and serves as the bridge between technology strategy and execution. The ideal candidate has experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments and driving workplace transformation initiatives leveraging technologies such as Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), VMware Horizon, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365.

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Allentown, PA, US, US