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Contract IT Director/CTO (Hybrid – NYC)

For our direct client, a successful, growing investment management firm, we seek seeking an experienced Contract CTO / IT Director to assess, and then refine and elevate their technology environment.  This is a newly created leadership role for a cloud-based Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) that is scaling rapidly and preparing for increased operational and regulatory demands.

The ideal consultant is hands-on, highly articulate, comfortable advising senior leadership, and able to quickly evaluate systems, vendors, and processes. The first several months will be involved with assessment of the current state, and then can be extended to help shape the firm’s long-term technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current IT environment, including the current MSP's performance, cloud infrastructure, security posture, and application ecosystem.

• Review current MSP relationship and potentially run an RFP or recommend alternative support models.

• Ensure technology, processes, and controls align with RIA regulatory expectations and investor due-diligence standards.

• Oversee follow-ups from penetration tests, audits, and security assessments.

• Review and strengthen cybersecurity programs (MFA, email security, backup policies, endpoint protection, etc.).

• Advise leadership and — when needed — speak with investors or consultants about the firm’s technology and security posture.

• Provide practical, actionable recommendations on how the firm should structure and staff IT going forward.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, compliance, and investment teams to understand needs and pain points.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience working in a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) environment is a must-have.

• Proven success supporting/leading IT for 50+ users.

• Strong background managing and evaluating MSP providers.

• Familiarity with RIA regulatory requirements, investor due-diligence processes, and responding to DDQs.

• Experience with pen testing processes, remediation planning, and security controls.

• Hands-on knowledge of common RIA/financial-services technologies, such as:

  • Office 365

  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM

  • Compliance platforms (e.g., Compliance Alpha, Schematic)

  • Email security tools (e.g., Mimecast)

  • Data/analytics and investment platforms (e.g., Trep, Costar, Argus)

  • Cloud-hosted environments (Azure / O365 ecosystem)

• Understanding of AI-related workflows (the firm is beginning to adopt AI tools).

• Strong verbal communication skills — capable of explaining technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Self-starter, low-ego, “figure it out” mindset; comfortable operating independently with limited oversight.

• Ability to evaluate systems, identify gaps, and produce clear recommendations.

Logistics

• Hybrid NYC — typically 2–3 days onsite per week.in midtown NYC office, a short walk from Grand Central.

• Full-time preferred (40 hrs/week), but open to fractional/part-time (20+ hrs) for senior consultants with other clients.

• Standard hours approx. 9:00–5:30, with flexibility during projects.

• Initial term: 3–6 months, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a full-time IT leadership role as the firm grows.

Ideal Candidate

Someone who brings calm leadership, strong judgment, and deep RIA experience. You’re analytical, articulate, collaborative, and able to quickly assess unfamiliar systems. You can operate independently, present confidently to executives and investors, and deliver clear recommendations that move the firm forward.

 

Our direct client, a prestigious global firm, seeks an experienced software solution lead to join their team on a long-term (12-36 mo) contract basis.  This is a hybrid position that offers work from  home on Mondays and Fridays and the opportunity to work onsite and collaborate closely with business and technical team members on Tuesday through Thursday.    In this role, you will be responsible for working with a cross-functional team consisting of solution leads, business owners, business analysis, project managers, QA resources, solution architects and development leads to deliver all the solutions in a key area of a large software product which is used by over 90,000 users globally, as a key application inside the company.   Responsibilities:

• You will drive the technology roadmap for your assigned technology and product area
• You will collaborate closely with other solution leads to ensure technology alignment with other areas and alignment with both short and longterm business objectives
• You will validate and approve all proposed solutions to ensure technology alignment, feasibility and cost efficiency.
• You will present solutions to business stakeholders and senior management
• You will collaborate with the solution leads to define and evolve the solution approach that addresses the business needs and challenges.
• You will ensure that your solutions are designed and delivered on time and within budget.

Business Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including lots of experience creating technical artifacts and presenting them in PowerPoint and similar formats.
• Excellent presentation skills - comfortable presenting and discussing ideas to an audience
• This person will need to be proficient at adapting to and working with a variety of personality types, and have the ability to form and maintain positive working relationships. The ability to work well with both key individuals and groups within a global company is a key component to success in this role
• Proven history of working with customers to understand their needs and crafting solutions to meet those needs
• Experience working with virtual teams in a global environment

Key Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
• Mature and self motivated professional able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a global team.
• A focus on customer satisfaction and high quality service delivery, with strong interpersonal skills and responsiveness.

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the Microsoft technology stack and enabling technologies – these includes, but are not limited to, Windows Server, SQL Server, SharePoint, Power BI, Office 365
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies is a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure Architect Design is a plus

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in developing solutions
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in technology or related field is a plus

Immediate interview - apply today!  Our client is looking to get someone selected and started by early October 2025.   By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/  

Software Solutions Lead – Long-term Contract – Hybrid

Our direct client in Northern NJ is seeking an experienced Software Solutions Lead to help design software functionality that will enable the business to tackle new types of client opportunities. The client has a large, custom application used globally across their business, and the system is flexible enough to accommodate new business workflows.

In this role, the Solutions Lead will be part of a large software development practice, leveraging technical software design skills and knowledge of custom software functionality to partner with the business and technical teams. The goal is to define, build, and deliver new application functionality that meets evolving business needs. We are specifically looking for someone who is product-focused and able to think strategically about aligning technology solutions with business objectives. Experience with AI-driven solutions is a strong plus.

This is an immediate hire position, offered as a long-term contract (18–36 months+) with potential to convert to a permanent employee role if mutually desired.

The client is located in Northern NJ, and the position is hybrid: 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) in the office for close collaboration with SMEs and technical team members, and 2 days working remotely. Candidates in the Dallas, TX or Orlando, FL areas will also be considered.

Desired Experience:

• 8+ years working on custom software development projects

• 5+ years’ experience as a Solutions Lead, Solutions Engineer, Software Development Manager, or Product Owner/Manager

• Strong product mindset, with experience shaping and delivering product-focused solutions

• Experience with commercial software product development or large-scale internal corporate software product initiatives is a must

• Experience in Microsoft/Azure custom development environments is a plus

• Experience with AI/ML-enabled solutions is a plus

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

This company is a well-known global firm and a recognized leader in its field. They are consistently rated as a Top Place to Work.

Immediate interview and hire! By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/  

IT Project Manager (Contract)

Location: New York, NY – Hybrid

Our client is seeking a IT Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of technology initiatives within the organization. Reporting to the Application Development Director and the CIO, this individual will be responsible for managing application development projects from concept through deployment while contributing technical expertise and collaborating with development resources.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on technical experience, a collaborative mindset, and a strong interest in both traditional and emerging technologies, including low-code and AI-integrated platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage technology projects from inception through deployment, while working under the guidance of the Application Development Director and CIO as needed.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit and document business and technical requirements.

• Oversee development processes including testing and deployment phases.

• Provide direction to developers and help integrate tools such as GitHub Copilot to enhance code quality and troubleshooting.

• Contribute technical input on projects involving a range of technologies including .NET, VB, PHP with JavaScript, Python, SQL, SharePoint, and REST API integrations.

• Work on emerging technology projects, including the use of no-code platforms (e.g., Glide) and industry-standard frameworks to create AI agents and agentic workflows.

• Manage stakeholder communications, expectations, and priorities across multiple concurrent projects.

• Embrace feedback, guidance, and ongoing learning to stay aligned with organizational needs and technology direction.

• Promote flexibility, openness to training, and willingness to grow with the team and evolving tools.

Education & Experience:

• 5–7 years of professional experience managing technology projects.

• Prior hands-on experience in application development or integration work using:

• .NET, VB, PHP with JavaScript, Python, SQL

• REST APIs and SharePoint

Skills & Competencies:

Project Management & Delivery:

• Strong ability to independently manage application development projects across all lifecycle stages.

• Comfortable navigating complex requirements and stakeholder dynamics.

Technical Fluency:

• Knowledgeable in both traditional programming languages and modern no-code/low-code platforms.

• Familiar with AI integration and building production-grade workflows using agentic frameworks.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Willing to take direction and collaborate closely with supervisory staff.

Growth Mindset:

• Eager to learn and adopt new technologies.

• Flexible and adaptable to evolving project needs and priorities.

      This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence at one of the company’s NYC offices (located across all five boroughs) 2–3 days per week, or approximately 50% of the time. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/

Job Summary

Our client is seeking to hire an SAP Project Manager to join their team. This is a fully onsite position based in Monroe, CT. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing business system initiatives. This individual will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and third-party consultants to assess business needs, develop functional specifications, and lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project delivery. The SAP PM will also create and maintain project documentation, including scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, and testing plans, for both large-scale system enhancements and new IT solutions.

Principal Responsibilities

• Partner with business and project teams to define strategies, requirements, and functional specifications that meet business objectives and project standards.
• The SAP PM will be focused on a significant S4 project. This long-term project is crucial to the operational advancements and will be a primary focus for the for the next three to four years.

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing integrated business processes with a focus on quality, productivity, and consistency.

• Develop, review, and negotiate Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts in collaboration with vendors and procurement, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget.

• Manage multiple large and complex projects with significant visibility, risk, and urgency, including planning, communication, reporting, and procedural oversight.

• Ensure project objectives for schedule, scope, and quality are met by using metrics and controls to track progress, taking corrective action, and escalating issues when needed.

• Perform cost/benefit analyses to evaluate scope changes and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

• Establish and maintain effective communication plans for project teams, management, and stakeholders.

• Schedule and facilitate meetings, communicate progress, and develop action plans to achieve project milestones.

• Apply standard project management techniques for budgeting, scheduling, change control, and risk management.

Preferred Requirements

• 6+ years of IT project management experience with complex, cross-functional initiatives.

• 3+ years of experience managing SAP projects (S/4HANA, ECC, FI/CO, MM, SD, etc.).

• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across teams, departments, and vendors.

• Self-motivated with strong time management and attention to detail.

• Experience partnering with third-party service providers.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Experience in the utility industry preferred.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required

Compensation & Work Environment

• Full-time role with an annual salary range of $100,000 – $125,000.

• This will be a full time onsite position

  By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Benchmark IT, LLC and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: https://bmarkits.com/privacy-policy/