Senior Manager of Modern Workplace Architect (1159136)

The Judge Group; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings programs

Tuition reimbursement

Family-friendly parental leave

Learning & development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Manager of Workplace Architecture / Product Owner in Allentown, PA, with responsibilities spanning strategy, architecture, and engineering of a modern workplace. You will drive secure, scalable end-user experiences across endpoint management, mobility, VDI, and lifecycle management.

You’ll lead initiatives using Intune, Autopilot, AVD, Horizon, Entra ID, and Microsoft 365, partnering with Cybersecurity, Infra, and EA teams to deliver value at scale and foster

Qualifications

• 10+ years in end-user computing, workplace engineering, or related IT leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise modern workplace architecture and engineering strategy.

Skills

End-user computing

Workplace architecture

Leadership

End-point security

Strategic roadmaps

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

DEX awareness

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Windows Autopilot

Azure Virtual Desktop

VMware Horizon

Entra ID

Microsoft 365

SCCM / Modern Endpoint

Job description

Senior Manager of Workplace Architecture / Product Owner

Location: Allentown, PA

Salary: $180,000.00 USD Annually - $185,000.00 USD Annually

Location: 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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 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.

Our client is committed to helping employees thrive both personally and professionally.

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• retirement savings programs
• tuition reimbursement
• family-friendly parental and caregiver leave
• learning and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• wellness resources designed to support life at work, at home, and everywhere in between depending on roles and location,