LHH is working w/ a client based in Manhattan that is looking to hire a Digital Exp/App Dev Engineer who has done intranet transformations for a 9+ month contract. The role will be hybrid (3 days onsite at their Manhattan HQ).

• Candidates MUST be local to NYC/NJ to be considered for this role.

Information Architect - Intranet Transformation

Position goal
Ensure the global corporate intranets content is organized intuitively to:
Enhance colleague experience and accessibility with a focus on clarity, findability, usability, and scalability
Align with firm goals, governance and compliance standards
Integrate AI to automate tagging, content suggestions, and user experience optimization based on IA principles

Who we're looking for
As an Information Architect on our intranet team you will play an important role on our intranet transformation project. This role will focus on understanding colleague and business needs to design an intuitive, efficient, and scalable information architecture for our intranet.

You will be responsible for creating the navigation, taxonomy, and overall content structure that will enhance user experience and support organizational goals.

Key responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
Design and develop the intranets information architecture, including navigation, site maps, and content taxonomy.
Create wireframes and navigation models to guide intranet design and development teams.
Ensure content is organized logically to improve findability and usability.
Develop clear, consistent naming conventions and metadata schemas to describe content accurately.
Work closely with content owners, UX designers, and developers to implement and refine the architecture.
Conduct usability testing and incorporate feedback to optimize the intranet structure.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the information architecture.
Communicate architecture decisions and benefits to stakeholders to support adoption and change management.
Align intranet architecture with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
Ensure information architecture works seamlessly across different devices and platforms.

Key skills, qualifications, and experience
Proven experience as an Information Architect, preferably with intranet or enterprise content management projects.
Strong understanding of information architecture principles, user-centered design, and content strategy.
Proficiency in creating site maps, wireframes, navigation flows, and taxonomies.
Experience with intranet & content management platforms, preferably SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365.
Ability to analyze complex information and translate it into clear, user-friendly structures.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Must be persuasive and present fact-based recommendations.
Familiarity with usability testing methods and tools.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
Bachelors degree in Information Science, Library Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field preferred.
Experience working in global cross-functional teams and agile environments.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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