John Bemis

Technology Account Executive – CT/NY/NJ

Ready to leverage your network, build and grow your career your career in tech consulting and recruiting sales?  Join Benchmark IT, a trusted leader in technology staffing and consulting across the NY Metro area. We’re growing and looking for a driven Technology Account Executive to join our team. Work in a collaborative, ethical, and energizing environment—with the flexibility to work from home when you're not out at IT/Networking events and visiting clients.   Additionally, we get the whole team together in-person every month or so, at our co-working space in Stamford or at a number of events we host or participate in.   What’s in it for you:

• Continue to work with and build your network of technology managers in the tri-state area.
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Full benefits package including 401(k) 
• Be part of a well-respected team of tenured leaders in tech staffing
• Access to industry-leading tools, CRM and sourcing platforms
• Opportunity to grow into a leadership position

What you’ll do:

• Cultivate lasting relationships with tech leaders across the region and nationally
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities via outreach, referrals, and social media
• Partner with our top-tier recruiting team to deliver high-quality talent to your clients - we have a reputation for outstanding delivery 
• Guide clients on market trends, staffing strategies, and hiring best practices
• Manage your client portfolio and be their trusted advisor across all levels of the organization

What we'd like you to bring:

• 4+ years of experience in technical sales, recruiting, or consulting.  (We are also open to an sociable and affable IT professional with a professional network of contacts, interested in transitioning into search & consulting).   
• A network of IT professionals you can work with and add to
• Proven ability to initiate conversations, build relationships and provide service with IT decision-makers
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Personal drive, persistence, and a team-oriented mindset
• Confidence using LinkedIn and other digital platforms for prospecting, engagement, and account management.

What sets you apart:

• Consistent history of meeting/exceeding sales targets
• A passion for the technology industry, learning and evolving

Join a company that values your ambition, supports your growth, and celebrates your success. At Benchmark IT, we don’t just place talent—we build relationships that last.    Apply today for immediate interview! 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/  

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 July 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/  

Our client a global investment firm in Greenwich, CT is seeking  a proactive and innovative AI Engineer to spearhead the design and implementation of advanced AI solutions, including emerging Agentic AI workflows. This role blends leadership in AI strategy with hands-on responsibilities in data engineering, ensuring the seamless integration of AI models into our data infrastructure. This role requires expertise in AI technologies, a strong grasp of finance concepts, and proven experience working with Azure Cloud and Microsoft Copilot Studio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy AI models and algorithms to optimize business processes and decision-making.
• Act as a project manager to oversee AI project lifecycles, coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Leverage Copilot Studio to build and customize AI-driven solutions, streamlining workflows and enhancing user experiences.
• Collaborate directly with the Chief Information Cybersecurity Officer to assist the firm's cybersecurity strategies, including security controls, threat detection, and incident response.
• Utilize SQL to manage and analyze datasets, ensuring data integrity and efficient querying for AI applications.
• Stay current on AI, cybersecurity, and finance industry trends to ensure cutting-edge solutions and robust security measures.
• Document technical processes, AI model performance, and cybersecurity protocols for transparency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the finance industry, with a strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the AI industry, with a strong understanding of AI model development and deployment.
• Proficiency in working with various AI providers via APIs and integrating them with legitimate sources.  
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying Agentic AI systems—capable of executing multi-step workflows, autonomous task management, and self-directed reasoning
• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) for integrating AI models with external tools and data sources to enhance application functionality.
• Practical, industry-level experience with fine-tuning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and prompt engineering
• Strong AI-related Python programming knowledge.
• Proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and querying.
• Experience with Copilot Studio for building AI-driven applications.
• Proficiency with Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Factory) for AI development and deployment.

This role will be on-site 4 days per week in Greenwich CT, Monday through Thursday in office and remote on Fridays. If this sounds like you, and you are ready/ available to interview immediately, click apply today! 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 looking to hire an experienced Software Solutions Lead, to help design software functionality which will enable the business to tackle new types of client opportunities.   The client has a large, custom application which is used globally in their business, and the system is flexible to accommodate new business workflows.  In this role, the Solutions Lead will be part of a large software development practice, using their Technical software design skills and knowledge of custom software functionality, to work with the business and the technical teams to define, build and deliver new application functionality for the business.  This is an immediate hire position, as a long-term contractor (18-36 months +) with eventual potential to convert to an employee, if mutually desired.   The client is located in Northern NJ, the position is hybrid with 2 days working from home and 3 days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in the office, in order to collaborate closely with SME's and technical team members.  Also open to candidates to work in the Dallas, TX or Orlando, FL area.   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 - Experience with commercial software product development, or large-scale internal corporate software product experience is a must.  - Experience in custom Microsoft/Azure development environments, is a plus.   - Excellent interpersonal and communications skills This company is a well-known global firm, a leader in their 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/  

Our direct client is looking to hire a senior technologist to join their team.  They need a leader to drive the shift from current business processes to AI-enabled solutions. This person will own AI execution –prioritize the right problems, manage risk, and deliver measurable results.  This role will bridge the gap between business and technology by working across teams to identify where AI makes sense, map out the solutions, get the data ready, manage risks, and drive delivery.   Success also means assessing capability gaps and developing resource plans to scale our AI efforts.   What We Are Looking For  The ideal candidate combines business insight with technical fluency and brings the following skills: 

• Strong business acumen: Map business needs and pain points to AI enabled solutions.  

• AI fluency: Understand how AI works – data, models, operational limits, and risks. Identify right tool for right use case 

• Data readiness expertise: Know how to get data into “AI ready” shape 

• Resource planning skills: Identify gaps and recommend right mix of new hires, contractors, or partners 

• Bias for action: Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution 

• Strong collaboration skills: Partner effectively across business, tech, and external teams to drive outcomes 

• Risk management mindset: Guide responsible AI use and identify risks early 

• Strong communication and presentation skills: Articulate strategy, gain alignment, and drive stakeholder buy-in. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• 7+ years of experience in process engineering, business transformation, or cross-functional delivery roles, with at least the past 2 years focused specifically on designing and implementing AI-powered solutions 

• Proven track record of executing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with measurable outcomes 

• Strong understanding of AI/ML fundamentals, data pipelines, and enterprise technology environments 

• Experience partnering with technical and non-technical teams to translate business needs into technical solutions 

• Familiarity with responsible AI principles, including bias mitigation, model transparency, and risk management 

• Experience building or managing cross-functional teams, including internal staff and third-party vendors 

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, analytics, computer science, or a related field preferred 

This position is located in the company's headquarters near Norwalk, CT.  Relocation package is available if needed.  Position is on-site, typically 3-4 days a week in the office, flexibility to work from home when needed.  Senior team and IT leadership and business teams are in the office at least part of the week, for effective collaboration. Company is a leader in it's field, very successful and stable, with a track record of investing in technology solutions to help drive the business.  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/  

We seek an experienced Technical Project Manager who can start a long-term project in Northern New Jersey, leading a new software integration imitative involving AI.

As a IT Project Manager, you'll be expected to manage a significant new project and potentially other projects around the client's software product portfolio.  You'll be expected to utilize your business knowledge, and project management experience, to successfully drive project outcomes and milestones. You will be expected to support and coach others involved in the integrated project teams.

Project Managers are expected to ensure that their projects deliver on the required, quality, outputs detailed in their Project Charters, within the specified time and financial constraints. Focus is on project and program management, coordination of delivery team resources, communicating project status to all stakeholders, and closely monitoring and maintaining detailed project plans. It is expected that status reporting, issue and risk management is undertaken on a timely basis.

The project manager will be expected to follow the in-house project lifecycle from inception to completion using standard project lifecycle practices and artifacts.  (a blend of agile and waterfall methodologies)

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Build and maintain project plan, including approach, scope, tasks, durations, work effort, dependencies, budget, planning assumptions, risk profile, resource allocation, and deliverable definitions
• Coordinate and facilitate core and extended project track meetings Make project-level decisions and manage track team leads and day-to-day team activities
• Responsible for identifying and managing project risk factors, and anticipating and resolving project issues
• Proactively provide project status to project team and stakeholders complying with all reporting requirements
• Utilizing and ensuring project adherence to client's standard project management processes and tools to manage project teams across the entire project life cycle
• Measuring project progress against agreed objectives and success criteria
• Escalating unresolved issues to the Program Director

Skills:

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years' experience in project management disciplines, with experience planning and executing projects and programs, preferably in a product development environment
• Experience working on projects utilizing Azure DevOps, PowerPoint, and Excel
• 3 days/week onsite in Northern NJ office (Tues thru Thurs)
• Strong project management skills with experience in organizing, prioritizing, planning, and executing projects from definition through implementation, involving internal personnel and third-party contractors
• Requires excellent communication skills, analytical ability, strong judgment skills, strong supervisory skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with project team members, project sponsors, functional leads, and senior management
• Knowledge of other initiatives within the portfolio to leverage knowledge and networking
• Self-motivated and output focused
• Flexibility to travel as required to regional locations in the US
• Drive and demonstrated success working independently in a virtual environment
• Capable of strategic thinking and of moving strategic plans into action
• Capable of managing multiple project workstreams simultaneously

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 – AI Projects - Long-term contract

Overview:

For our direct client, a leading global firm, we seek an energetic, savvy Software Solutions Lead to support high-impact AI initiatives as part of a large software suite that is key to the client's business.  . This is a long-term contract onsite 3 days/week in Northern NJ, with Monday and Friday available to work from home.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of AI and workflow solutions in a multi-vendor environment

• Partner with business and technical teams to drive solution design and implementation

• Review, challenge, and improve vendor-prepared solution designs

• Support R&D in emerging AI tools and frameworks (Microsoft AI, open-source)

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10–15 years in software development or Tier 3 support

• Ability to read and interpret code (Python, .NET, C#)

• Strong communicator with a go-getter attitude and executive presence

• Comfortable navigating a large enterprise (prior experience at Fortune-sized global firm preferred)

• Willingness to learn new technologies and work in a fast-paced environment
• AI experience is a plus, but training will be provided for the right fit and someone who loves to learn

Nice to have / helpful in the role:  

• Experience with AI technologies (Semantic Kernel, LangChain, LangGraph, Copilot Studio)

• Any background or exposure to financial or accounting systems.  

 

Apply if you're a hands-on problem solver who thrives at the intersection of business and technology.  Immediate interview and hire, client is looking to onboard the right-person in June 2025.   

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Technical Writer For our direct client in Northern New Jersey, we seek an experienced Technical Writer who has experience working in large software-development environments, to help document parts of an enterprise software product.  this is a 6-month contract with likely renewal beyond - it does require work onsite generally 3 days/week, Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday onsite, with Mondays and Fridays from home.  Responsibilities:

- Translate highly technical documentation into user-friendly business-speak documents.

- Create executive summaries or other concise deliverables for leadership.

-  Work collaboratively with other product team members to create and maintain effective documentation that helps customers understand the various features and elements of the software platform - create technical documentation - create help documentation

 

Personal qualifications

- Attention to detail

- Exceptional verbal communication and technical writing skills

- Proficient at communicating/interacting professionally with diverse groups, clients, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

- Ability to develop and proof-read high quality and complex documentation to identify erroneous or unexpected statements which cannot be validated/verified.

- Ability to maintain knowledge of a broad range of related documentation to ensure all linkages are called out and maintained as the corpus of documentation is reviewed and enhanced.

- Understanding of technical terminology (thematically), does not require deep knowledge of any specific technology.

- Must be comfortable working in a global environment.

- Experience working for a global firm and/or professional services firm a plus.

 

Technical skills/competencies:

- Any exposure to knowledge of PaaS Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, GCP) is a plus Immediate interview and start! Send resume today for immediate consideration!   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/

 

For our direct client located near Norwalk, CT - we are seeking a skilled and motivated Business Analyst (BA) to bridge business needs with technical solutions and deliver high-quality outcomes that drive organizational success. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days/week onsite.  Location is easily reachable by car, not far off the Merritt Parkway, but not easy to reach via train.  The BA plays a critical role in translating business requirements into actionable solutions, ensuring alignment with objectives and quality standards. This involves understanding business domains, customer needs, and software requirements, while managing inspections, resolving issues, and optimizing results. Effective collaboration across time zones and global teams, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance technical and business expectations are essential for success in this role.   Role and Responsibilities:

• Requirements Management: Gather, document, and refine business, functional, and technical requirements to ensure clarity and completeness. Participate in requirements reviews and discovery sessions.
• Analysis & Solution Design: Develop key documentation such as Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Specification Documents (FSD), user stories, use cases, and process flow diagrams using tools like Jira, DevOps, Lucid chart, or Visio. Collaborate with technical teams to design scalable and effective solutions.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Partner with QA teams to clarify requirements, prepare test cases, and validate deliverables. Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and facilitate the testing process.
• Stakeholder Communication & Change Management: Serve as the liaison between stakeholders and technical teams. Communicate project updates, risks, and changes effectively. Manage updates to requirements and train users on new systems or features.
• Project & Risk Management: Identify risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to peer and external reviews, foster teamwork, and share business and product knowledge to mentor team members.

  Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Business Analyst is preferred. Methodologies & Tools:

• Proficient in Agile and Scrum methodologies; active participation in Scrum ceremonies (standups, sprints, retrospectives).
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools for project and documentation management.
• Skilled in business process modeling (e.g., BPMN) and creating actionable documentation.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience with UAT, including developing scripts and conducting cross-browser/device testing.
• Knowledge of APIs, third-party system integrations, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL.

Risk & Change Management: Demonstrated experience assessing risks and leading or supporting change management efforts during software implementations. Soft Skills:

• Results-driven, adaptable, and self-motivated.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Immediate interview and start! Send resume today for immediate consideration. 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/