<div>VC3 delivers a unique result for our clients. We help clients experience increased productivity, improved I.T. satisfaction, predictable I.T. budgets, and enhanced business agility; while reducing downtime, lost revenue, and overall business risk.  Our application of technology standards, proven processes, and growth minded people are key components to that result.  </div><div> </div><div>The Strategic Advisor is positioned to engage with our clients at an executive level, connecting with the key decision maker for long-term technology planning.  Successful service, productive solutions, reliable experience, and confidence in technology investment require long-term planning that the Strategic Advisor builds with that executive decision maker.  </div><div> </div><div>Meeting with their clients on a scheduled cadence, Strategic Advisors bring forward findings, issues, and opportunities to discuss and identify where technology can solve business problems or be leveraged to improve business outcomes. <br />Pairing that content with an ongoing understanding of the client’s business reality, goals and concerns, they produce an ongoing roadmap of outcomes-driven technology investment for the client. Our consultative approach is key in keeping VC3 as a market leader in managed I.T. services. </div><div>   <br />In addition to external responsibilities, it is critical that Strategic Advisors identify opportunities for VC3 to improve upon existing services or add new high value services. We are a data driven company. We search for and analyze trends in the global marketplace and across our client base. The Strategic Advisor combines this analysis with an in-depth business understanding to progressively improve alignment of our offerings with the client’s needs.  </div><div> <br /><strong>Our People: </strong><br />Our team members are collaborative, positive, and dedicated to mutual success. Transparency isnt just a buzzword here; its a commitment to open communication, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Guided by our core values — Passionately Curious, Own It, Go Beyond, and Serve as One — we’re here to create something extraordinary together.<br /><br /><strong>Our Core Focus: </strong><br />Our team members play a pivotal role in our focus: Serving those who serve with technologies for today and tomorrow that make life safe and simple. With nearly 30 years of specialized expertise, our team goes beyond conventional boundaries, delivering tailored managed services and cybersecurity solutions to our clients. <br /><br /><strong>Your Growth:</strong><br />We are a growth minded organization that prioritizes development, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement. Rooted in our core value of being Passionately Curious, VC3 offers a dynamic learning environment, emphasizing hands-on experiences and formal development programs that celebrate continuous learning to propel your career forward.</div> <h2> Key Responsibilities </h2> <div>Client Relationship Responsibility </div><ul><li>The SA (Strategic Advisor) is responsible for maintaining a relationship with the decision-making executive level contact at each client assigned to them. </li><li>Is responsible for developing an understanding of each client’s business goals, needs, challenges, and interests.  Additionally, any compliance or regulatory requirements related to technology use. The SA may need to act as the client advocate internally within VC3 based on that understanding, so we are prioritizing and acting in a way that benefits the client.  </li><li>Is responsible for acting as the trusted advisor and consultant to the client regarding adopting our technology solutions that align with their business, and to support technology investment which advances the needs of both VC3 and the client.  </li><li>Is responsible for leading the contract renewal process for each client assigned to them and looking for opportunities to grow our service scope with those clients.  </li><li>Is responsible for clearly explaining risks and liabilities to clients about their technology state and decisions, and if appropriate documenting the client’s decisions to manage VC3 risk and liability. </li><li>Is responsible for responding to client communications within the SA’s scope, or to connect the client with a more appropriate resource for those needs in a timely manner, or advising a client of an expected timeline or future meeting where they will address the client’s need.  </li></ul><div> </div><div>Client Road Mapping/Budgeting Responsibility </div><ul><li>The SA is responsible for gathering or reviewing feedback, audit outcomes, evaluations, alignment with standards and best practices, and other relevant data associated with the client to understand their current state. </li><li>Each client assigned to the SA should have a technology roadmap and I.T. budget – the SA is responsible for being the lead on the development and progress of those items.   </li><li>Is responsible for reviewing the roadmap with the client, developing or recommending the I.T. budget, and guiding solutions selection that improves alignment with VC3 preferred solutions.  </li><li>Supports prioritization, management, forecasting, renewal, and delivery of VC3 solutions to their assigned clients, as well as education of clients on those solutions.   </li><li>Supports the onboarding of new clients, assisting in expectation setting and relationship building with the key decision makers involved.  </li></ul><div> </div><div>Client Meeting Responsibility </div><ul><li>The SA is responsible for scheduling and preparing the client facing meetings with each client assigned to them based on a cadence set by VC3. </li><li>Is responsible for understanding and providing the business need and business outcome aspects required for the internal process to scope, estimate, and then present solutions for the client.   </li><li>Is responsible for conducting these meetings with the client.  The expectation is that these meetings will drive alignment to our standards, report on roadmap and progress, outline next steps and get client approval on them.   </li><li>Is responsible for helping the client understand where further alignment to our solutions improves their business outcomes.  </li></ul><div> </div><div>Technology Awareness Responsibility </div><ul><li>The SA is responsible for understanding VC3 technology solutions and standards, the client’s adherence or needs relating to those standards, and using the appropriate internal platforms to drive that ongoing alignment.  </li><li>Is responsible for identifying areas where new technology solutions are needed by clients or capture where other internal teams identify that need.  </li><li>Is responsible for maintaining awareness and understanding of client industries sufficient to provide sound guidance on technology investment options. </li></ul><div> </div><div>Additional Responsibilities: </div><ul><li>Everyone is responsible for good documentation in our internal systems, including the SA.  </li><li>Everyone is responsible for supporting a clear understanding of what their role is, and the responsibility of other roles, including the SA.  This applies both to internal teams, and clients.  </li><li>Maintains accurate and up to date timesheets and other administrative tasks as assigned. </li><li>Attends training &amp; team meetings as required.  </li><li>Supports relationships between VC3, our clients, and 3rd party providers. </li><li>The role may require flexibility due to travel, client availability or special events. </li><li>Leverages the relationship with the client to support VC3 business initiatives. </li><li>Collaborates with internal teams to ensure outstanding delivery of services.  </li><li>Acts as an intermediary and trusted advisor between company operations and clients </li><li>Additional duties as assigned</li></ul> <h2> Additional info you will want to know: </h2> <ul><li>Travel Requirements: must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, ability to travel when necessary, ability to travel overnight and limited weekends as needed</li><li>Applicant selected will be subject to a criminal and department of motor vehicles background checks and must meet Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) requirements post-employment</li><li>VC3 offers a comprehensive benefit package and 401K/RRSP company matching</li></ul><div><br /></div><div><strong>Thank you for your interest in VC3. We appreciate all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</strong></div><div><br /></div>