IoT Technology Lab & Innovation Manager

Salas O'Brien; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Whippany, NJ seeks an operations leader to own and run the IoT Technology Lab, enabling evaluation, prototyping, testing, and demonstrations of workplace tech before production deployment.

You will manage day-to-day lab operations, coordinate demonstrations, lead pilots, develop testing standards, and collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to drive vendor assessments and informed investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in workplace technology, facilities technology, AV, IoT, or product operations.
• Experience running pilot programs and technology evaluations.
• Familiarity with workplace platforms: space management, occupancy sensing, smart lockers, wayfinding, visitor management, meeting room tech.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate the IoT Technology Lab in Whippany, enabling evaluation and demonstration of workplace tech.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations and coordinate setup and maintenance of technology demonstrations.
• Lead proof-of-concept and pilot activities to validate concepts.
• Develop testing standards and evaluation scorecards for products and deployments.
• Maintain inventory of lab hardware and software assets.
• Partner with Product Managers on vendor assessments and build relationships with vendors.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Security, Network, and Workplace teams.
• Support executive demonstrations and innovation showcases.
• Produce recommendation reports to inform product investment decisions.
• Manage lab budget and vendor relationships.

Skills

Program management

Vendor management

Technical troubleshooting

Stakeholder engagement

Testing and evaluation methodologies

Job description

Job Summary

Own and operate the IoT Technology Lab, enabling evaluation, prototyping, testing, and demonstration of workplace technology solutions before production deployment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of the innovation lab (Whippany NJ)
• Coordinate setup and maintenance of technology demonstrations.
• Lead proof-of-concept and pilot activities.
• Develop testing standards and evaluation scorecards.
• Maintain inventory of lab hardware and software assets.
• Partner with Product Managers on vendor assessments.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Security, Network, and Workplace teams.
• Support executive demonstrations and innovation showcases.
• Produce recommendation reports for product investment decisions.
• Manage lab budget and vendor relationships.

Qualifications And Experience

• 5-8 years in workplace technology, facilities technology, AV, IoT, smart buildings, or product operations.
• Experience running pilot programs and technology evaluations.
• Familiarity with workplace platforms such as:
• Space management
• Occupancy sensing
• Smart lockers
• Wayfinding
• Visitor management
• Meeting room technologies
• Building systems integration

Key Skills

• Program management
• Vendor management
• Technical troubleshooting
• Stakeholder engagement
• Testing and evaluation methodologies

Success Measures

• Number of pilots completed.
• Pilot-to-production conversion rate.
• Lab utilization.
• Speed of product evaluation.
• Stakeholder satisfaction.

Location

Proximity to Whippany NJ

Travel

Some travel to US sites.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000-$125,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

About Us

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.