SVP, Technology Strategy (5097)

SMX•Herndon, VA

2d•Remote

About The Position

SMX is seeking a senior technology executive to lead development of innovative solution accelerators. The candidate must be highly motivated and organized with the ability to handle multiple projects in an exciting and fast-paced work environment. This is a strategic hire that will have the opportunity to reshape the organization’s technological approach, organizational structure and service delivery catalog. This is a remote position supporting a Herndon, VA based team requiring travel as needed. Key characteristics: Continuous deep technology background with a focus and knowledge on latest trends and customer needs Deep technical curiosity with ability to problem-solve and create solutions Organizational change management expertise Highly motivated / High energy / Ability to multitask Proven technical sales success in high security and compliance industries Broad tech expertise Willing and able to structure/restructure the organization to meet the defined objectives Strong communication skills / ability to write proposals to support technical solutions / strong presentation skills with ability to present to large groups and smaller sessions / ability to support technical talks / media presence /thought leadership sessions Whiteboard and design skills Research skills (R&D) 15+ years of hands-on technical experience in Federal Government markets and in managing technical teams to deliver pre-sales solutions that map to delivery outcomes Secret clearance Key expectations: Work with leadership team to assess, define and prioritize corporate capabilities and technical talent Review all personnel and determine if they align to our corporate capability goals and direction Identify and collect "IP pockets” throughout the organization; documenting and sharing those amongst the company Establish a culture and organizational reward mechanism of knowledge sharing and independent learning/certification This role will strike a delicate balance between immediate client impact and long-term technical vision. Given the dual nature of the role—structural architect and technology evangelist—the first 90 days should focus on gaining the trust of the "top talent" while establishing a repeatable framework for innovation.

Requirements

Continuous deep technology background with a focus and knowledge on latest trends and customer needs
Deep technical curiosity with ability to problem-solve and create solutions
Organizational change management expertise
Highly motivated / High energy / Ability to multitask
Proven technical sales success in high security and compliance industries
Broad tech expertise
Willing and able to structure/restructure the organization to meet the defined objectives
Strong communication skills / ability to write proposals to support technical solutions / strong presentation skills with ability to present to large groups and smaller sessions / ability to support technical talks / media presence /thought leadership sessions
Whiteboard and design skills
Research skills (R&D)
15+ years of hands-on technical experience in Federal Government markets and in managing technical teams to deliver pre-sales solutions that map to delivery outcomes
Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Work with leadership team to assess, define and prioritize corporate capabilities and technical talent
Review all personnel and determine if they align to our corporate capability goals and direction
Identify and collect "IP pockets” throughout the organization; documenting and sharing those amongst the company
Establish a culture and organizational reward mechanism of knowledge sharing and independent learning/certification