Project Manager

Job Title: Services Specialist

Job Description

The Services Specialist provides vital technology-specific support to Solution Architects and Sales by creating Pre Statements of Work (PSOW), managing and communicating project expectations. This role involves developing and maintaining effective working relationships with sellers, business partners, and the service delivery team, while providing insights into customer trends and market demands.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted partnerships with Solution Architects and Sales for Data Center Solutions support.
• Be responsive to Solution Architects, Sales, and customers.
• Facilitate training for sales teams.
• Manage the peer review process for converged technology opportunities.
• Provide feedback to management on industry trends and opportunities.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including conference calls, meetings, and emails.
• Stay updated on relevant technology solutions through training and personal development.
• Participate in team projects and miscellaneous team activities.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure accuracy of service opportunities.
• Provide pre-sales services support for data center solutions opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Solution Architects, technical leads, and business partners.
• Provide appropriate service solutions to support customers’ needs.
• Communicate with customers to create and deliver polished SOWs and quotes.
• Participate in internal and external kick-off meetings.
• Become an expert on available and applicable data center solutions portfolio.
• Facilitate and provide feedback on change order requests.

Essential Skills

• Proven project management experience supporting large-scale data center or infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong foundational understanding of server and storage technologies.
• Experience in sales support, Statements of Work (SOWs), or pre-/post-sales project coordination.
• Ability to handle large data sets effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical/data center knowledge.
• Technical sales support experience.
• Experience using Contract Management systems.
• College education.
• Technology industry experience.
• Services (professional or managed) industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of SOW work.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position with working hours from 8 AM to 6 PM EST. The role requires high communication and accountability, supporting six different Solutions Architects. Overcommunication is necessary to ensure successful collaboration. Candidates must be able to work independently while maintaining productivity throughout the day.

This is a Contract position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.