Manager, IoT Technology Lab & Innovation

About Us

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

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 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.

About the Role

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

Requirements

• 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

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.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this role is $100,000–$125,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

• 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