Posted Date: May 31, 2024 by:
Saisha Rayala

Director of Delivery and Customer Service

Job Title: Director of Client Delivery and Customer Service

Location: Leesburg, VA

Job Type: Full-time

Overview:

Centennial Technologies Inc. seeks a seasoned Director of Client Delivery and Customer Service with a strong IT background to support our federal portfolio. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and expertise in the federal industry, with extensive experience effectively troubleshooting issues, navigating complex scenarios, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience that surpasses industry standards. As the Director of Client Delivery and Customer Service, you will play a pivotal and valued role in working with Centennial customers and partners to provide exceptional support, ensuring that every interaction leaves a positive impact. You will serve as the voice of the customer within Centennial, guiding and collaborating closely with internal support teams to ensure we exceed Customer expectations.

In addition to providing top-tier support to our customers, you will serve as an accessible expert with strong relationships to provide expertise in key areas surrounding digital modernization, low-code application development, and cloud platform deployment. Your deep understanding of industry standards will be invaluable in helping Centennial deliver world-class experiences while innovating to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and nurture strong customer relationships, serving as a trusted partner and primary point of contact for key customers within the federal civilian sector.

· Provide exceptional customer support and advocate cross-functional support on behalf of the customer within Centennial to ensure client satisfaction and address customer needs and challenges.

· Collaborate with internal program or project teams, based on customer feedback, to identify opportunities for expanding Centennial services to meet evolving customer requirements.

· Develop and execute strategies to enhance customer success and retention, tailored to individual customer needs and challenges.

· Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to effectively inform customer support strategies and initiatives.

· Collaborate with technology teams to prioritize and execute Generative AI initiatives that will deliver innovation and drive continuous improvements in operational efficiencies for our customers.

· Manage Federal programs/projects involving process improvement, system implementation, and PMO effectiveness.

· Collaborate effectively and lead as a subject matter expert within a team environment to meet aggressive goals and predefined measurement criteria.

· Develop short-range and long-range plans to prioritize issues, develop program objectives, secure needed resources, and meet reliability compliance objectives.

· Create proposals (RFP and RFI responses) to support and lead business development activities, leveraging executive presence and negotiation skills to develop compelling business cases and win proposal bids.

· Deliver and/or assess large complex IT projects (ERP, ServiceNow, Salesforce, etc.)

Skills Required:

· 15+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, with at least 5 years supporting federal civilian agencies.

· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

· Must have PMP and CSM certifications.

· Proven track record in supporting Public Sector projects or programs with an IT focus.

· Strong client relationship management skills, including networking, negotiation, and persuasion.

· Ability to build and motivate teams while managing competing priorities.

· Experience leading teams to establish direction, motivate members, and promote continuous improvement and innovation.

· Strategic development skills, including writing, communicating, facilitating, and presenting to industry audiences and clients.

· Demonstrated abilities in developing comprehensive program and project management strategies to achieve project success.

· Ability to roll up sleeves, get into details, and turn the program or project around to meet customer expectations or contractual obligations.

· Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively. Proven track record of driving customer success and retention.

· Exceptional work ethic, ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines and efficient time management.

· Must be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

· Travel, as needed, to support client meetings and deliverables.

About Centennial Technologies Inc.:

Centennial Technologies Inc. is dedicated to fostering a healthy work-life balance. We provide flexible paid time off, a casual work atmosphere, frequent collaborative interaction, and opportunities for continuous career development. Our competitive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Mass Transit Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Federal Holidays.

Our Culture:

– Supportive professional environment promoting work-life balance.

– Performance Management techniques rewarding top performers.

– Paid training on the latest technologies and business practices.

– Employee-focused model.

– Shared vision of client success through long-term client relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Centennial is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Benefits:

– 401(k)

– Dental Insurance

– Health Insurance

– Paid Time-Off

– Vision Insurance

Preferred Experience:

– Federal Director of Delivery: At least 10 years

– Federal Project and Program Management: 5 years

Certifications:

– PMP

– Certified Scrum Master

Job Category: Customer Service
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Leesburg VA

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Ben Marglin

Vice President of Business Development

Ben Marglin is Vice President of Business Development at Centennial Technologies, focused on developing and leading the growth strategy for Centennial. With over 25 years of experience in public sector management and technology consulting, Ben’s strengths include building strong client relationships with both existing and prospective clients, and serving as a people leader across the organization, helping to promote a strong and healthy company culture. Ben leads the growth team to identify and capture new opportunities across the business development lifecycle, working to expand Centennial’s business in the Federal and commercial space. 

Before Centennial, Ben was a Senior Vice President at Karsun Solutions, where he led client delivery for a ~$130M portfolio across several Federal civilian agencies and led a team of over 500 folks providing support to Federal clients. He spent 17 years with Booz Allen Hamilton, mainly in Federal Civilian market leadership roles where he had full P&L responsibility for a portfolio of Federal agencies, and he also spent two years in BAH’s Strategic Innovation Group (SIG) helping to lead the Digital Solutions practice area. Earlier, Ben worked for American Management Systems (AMS) providing IT and management solutions to state and local clients, and he spent three years on Capitol Hill working in the U.S. Senate.

Ben’s areas of expertise include digital strategy and transformation, acquisition, change management, and IT program management. He has a master’s degree in public policy from Duke University and a bachelor’s degree from Colby College and has professional certifications in Program Management (PMP), AWS Cloud, Agile (SAFe and ICAgile), Change Management (CMAP), ITIL, and Technology Business Management (TBM). Ben lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, son, and goldendoodle Sophie, and when he’s not doing yard work, he enjoys golf, running and biking, and following his native Boston sports teams. You can connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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Sunitha Ravi

Vice President of Operations and Delivery

Sunitha Ravi is the Vice President of Operations and Delivery at Centennial Technologies Inc. In her role, she focuses on building trusted relationships with senior federal clients while driving innovative and customer-centric solutions. Using over 26 years of experience supporting both the public and private sectors, Sunitha aligns technology with strategic business and operational goals while managing operations and technology teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Before Centennial, Sunitha was a Director at VMWare public sector and led various programs for federal clients through agile and scrum practices while meeting growth and profitability goals. Before VMWare, Sunitha held various leadership positions at Verizon, Terramark, and Tetra Tech. She managed the delivery of financial and technology solutions and served as a trusted advisor to executive and management stakeholders. She successfully led teams of over 200 staff and agency portfolios with ~$100M in annual revenue. She supported financial teams and improved the finance function by driving more efficient processes and streamlining financial reporting.

She holds a Master’s degree in environmental engineering and is an Earned Value Practitioner (EVP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certified. She lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with her husband and two daughters and enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and cooking.

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Saishree Shetty

Senior Director of Growth and Client Success

Saishree Shetty is the Senior Director of Growth and Client Success at Centennial Technologies. Saishree’s role is to expand our presence within the Civilian Health agencies, foster relationships with clients and potential partners, and enhance our current capabilities. She brings over two decades of experience in IT strategy, program management and delivery and business development in the federal and commercial sectors.

 

Before joining Centennial, Saishree was a Vice President of Business Development at a mid-size company and a woman-owned small business prior to that. She focused on growing accounts, increasing market presence, and capturing new business at various federal agencies. Having held several leadership positions in small and large consulting companies, Saishree brings a wealth of program management and delivery knowledge into her business development role.

 

Saishree has her Executive Leadership from Yale School of Management, Master of Science in Information Systems from Marshall University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering. Outside of work, Saishree’s interests lie in outdoor activities, organizing social events and bringing people together. 

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Brad Marchand

Executive Director of Client Delivery and Customer Service

Brad Marchand is the Executive Director of Client Delivery and Customer Service at Centennial Technologies Inc. In his role, he focuses on driving excellence in customer service and building lasting partnerships with customers. Using over 30 years of experience delivering solutions in the areas of Digital Modernization, Enterprise Systems Implementation, Business Optimization, Financial Management Transformation, Business/Technology Transformation, and Shared Services.

 

Before joining Centennial, Brad was a Partner with Grant Thornton’s Public Sector practice where he led the Finance Transformation Service Line and Grant Thornton’s ERP Practice. Before Grant Thornton, Brad was a Principal at SRA, Inc., where he was a leader in Information Technology (IT) Systems Implementations, particularly in Federal Government Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). He also has over five years of experience in the private sector at JPMorgan Chase as a Vice President specializing in Global Supply Chain implementations.

 

Brad earned his bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and is Project Management Professional (PMP) certified. He lives in Haymarket, Virginia, with his wife and two children. He coached both of his kids in baseball and basketball and now enjoys golfing and routing for all sports teams from Chicago.

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Shabiha Yasmin

Director of Delivery and Customer Support

Shabiha Yasmin serves as the Director of Delivery and Customer Support at Centennial Technologies Inc., leveraging over 20 years of experience in the IT sector. With a process-oriented approach honed through extensive work with federal agencies such as CMS, FDA, EPA, and SSA, Shabiha excels in requirements elaboration, project definition, initialization, planning, and the successful delivery of complex technical projects. Known for her tenacity in securing stakeholder commitment to objectives, she excels in clarifying misaligned initiatives within strategic portfolios and resolving conflicts across cross-functional teams.

 

In her leadership role, Shabiha prioritizes exceeding client expectations by delivering innovative solutions, mentoring leaders, and staying abreast of emerging technologies.

 

Before joining Centennial, Shabiha served as a Program Manager at CareFirst, where she provided subject matter expertise in IT modernization, financial management, and business transformation initiatives. She focused on assembling robust and agile teams to support diverse federal agencies. Shabiha’s professional journey also includes holding leadership positions in technology divisions of esteemed organizations such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and CareFirst.

 

Shabiha holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Biochemistry and Botany, complemented by an MBA degree in IT and Marketing. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFE Agilist, and ITIL4 practitioner.

 

Shabiha resides in Clarksburg, Maryland, and is a proud parent of two children aged 20 and 13. Outside of work, she enjoys indulging her passions for rock music, attending concerts, embarking on hikes, exploring new destinations through travel, and engaging in various crafts.

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Prasad Siddabathuni

Director of Technology

Prasad Siddabathuni is the Director of Technology at Centennial Technologies Inc. He provides invaluable technical and strategic leadership, solutions, and advisory services to our clients, partners, and internal teams.


With 25 years of experience in the technology domain, Prasad has a remarkable track record in delivering technical services and solutions across diverse IT sectors. He specializes in delivering integration, cloud, and data/AI strategies that drive enhanced process improvements and reduce costs. Prasad is adept at building and executing long-term product and service strategies across matrixed organizations, as well as in establishing and directing multinational technical and business teams. His proficiency areas include ownership and innovation, presales, architecture, transformation, delivery, M&A, integration, and field operations.


Prasad resides in Fairfax, Virginia, and enjoys traveling, playing the violin, and supporting local sports teams.

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Matthew Shields

Director of Delivery and Customer Support

Matthew Shields is the Director of Delivery and Customer Support at Centennial Technologies Inc. He excels in building and leading high-performing teams across multiple concurrent contracts in fast-paced, high-profile environments. With a focus on cultivating professional relationships with clients, Matt brings over 25 years of experience in federal consulting, account management, program management, contract execution, and quality management to his role at Centennial.


Before joining Centennial, Matt served as a Senior Program Manager at Halvik Corp., where he provided expert contract management, budgeting, financial management, and program management services to an Agency-level portfolio. He oversaw the efforts of multiple project managers, prioritizing the achievement of program objectives and the delivery of high-quality results while maintaining disciplined financial management practices. Before his tenure at Halvik, Matt was a Director at Evoke Consulting, where he supported Operations and Business Development, spearheading enterprise-level transformational initiatives across various government agencies.


Matt earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington College and holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is trained in Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), ISO standards, and Organizational Change Management (OCM).


A lifelong resident of Loudoun County, Virginia, Matt is passionate about adventure travel, hiking, and cycling in his leisure time. He and his wife take pride in being parents to two Eagle Scouts and are actively involved in volunteering with their sons’ troop.

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Ned Blackburn

Senior Director of Growth and Client Success

Ned Blackburn is the Senior Director of Growth and Client Success at Centennial Technologies Inc. In his role, he focuses on exceeding clients’ expectations through delivering innovative solutions, advising customers, and working with solution partners. Ned brings 25 years of experience in strategic account management, program management, and business development in the federal and commercial sectors to Centennial.

Before Centennial, Ned was a Director at Grant Thornton, providing subject matter expertise on IT modernization, financial management, and business transformation initiatives. He focused on building resilient and agile teams to support various federal agencies. Prior to Grant Thornton, Ned held several leadership positions in small and large businesses where he led business development, capture management, and vendor partnerships. He built and managed large teams specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Intelligence, and Data Warehousing solutions.

Ned earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Ohio University, is a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), and ITIL4 certified. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife and three children. He enjoys coaching little league baseball, playing golf, and cheering for Cleveland sports teams.

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Antonio "Tony" Hylton

Chief Strategy Officer​

Antonio “Tony” Hylton is Chief Strategy Officer for federal and state sectors at Centennial Technologies Inc. In this role, he develops service offerings, establishes strategic partnerships, and supports acquisitions. Tony brings over 30 years of public and private sector experience with business transformation, organizational change management, and innovative solutions to Centennial.

Before Centennial, Tony held various leadership positions at Verizon and managed over $100 million per quarter in sales. He guided the relationships with the National Association of State CIOs, National Association of State Technology Directors, US Conference of Mayors, and numerous state, local, and public safety agencies. Before Verizon, Tony served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Cook County, IL, where he led budget planning and execution, process optimizations, and technology innovation. Before Cook County, Tony held a variety of leadership positions with the Center for Digital Government (CDG), Dell-EMC, AT&T, and MCI.

Tony earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, is an accomplished Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Scrum Master. He loves golf and watersport activities. He is a home chef with a specialty in Asian-Fusion and Japanese Cuisines.

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Mani Allu

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Mani Allu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Centennial Technologies Inc. With over 25 years of experience providing financial and technical solutions, Mani provides overall direction to the corporate growth strategies, differentiated capabilities, and company culture. He works directly with customers, employees, and partners daily and fosters the work environment to develop and deliver highly innovative solutions.

Before founding Centennial, Mani held leadership positions at Verizon, where he led operations and delivery of enterprise services for public and commercial sectors, supporting $240M in revenue. He focused on solutions that drove efficiency and effectiveness, including financial transformation, organizational development, business intelligence, data analytics, application and system modernization, cloud enablement, and cybersecurity. Before Verizon, Mani served as the Vice President at ADS Inc. and supported the telecommunications, financial, retail, and media sectors. He orchestrated the creation and management of service offerings, supervised partnerships, and supported mergers and acquisitions.

He earned his Master’s degree from West Virginia University and lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife and kids. He enjoys tennis and supporting his home sports teams.