Microsoft Cloud Consultancy Practice Lead

J&C Associates Ltd ,
London, Greater London
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You will; * Work with SMT to define the technology platforms necessary to underpin the company's current and aspirational new product and service offerings. * Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies across Azure IaaS, PaaS and Office 365 as well as experience with legacy on premise products * Work with the SMT on technology organisation strategy and change management including recruitment and disciplinary activities * Provide line management leadership for the technical architects and professional service consultants across the cloud, infrastructure and application development teams * Maintain and evolve presales templates and support technical consultants with ongoing presales tender responses and proposal generation * Maintain and evolve professional service templates for statement of works, high and low level designs and support technical consultants with ongoing project deliverables * Act as an escalation point for internal and external stakeholders for product development, technical presales and project issues * Contribute to process, technical and operational documentation to support the current and future ISO accreditations * Develop the appropriate training program to maximise retention of current Microsoft competencies and offer the best personal development opportunities for staff in line with the company's business drivers * Set appropriate performance KPIs and objective and oversee periodic reviews with technical staff and line managers * Ensure that technology investments are made effectively and deliver on the needs of the business, its customers and the company's strategic ambitions. Requirements: * Experience at a consultancy practice lead in a fast-paced, high-growth business * Senior team leadership experience * Ambitious and motivated, with a strong sense of urgency for completing and following through on tasks and resolving challenges. * A passionate leader who creates and sustains a culture of positivity, mutual respect and passion where people are highly motivated. * Understand the fundamentals of running technology teams. Well-structured and organised, able to balance the needs on the business with the needs of the team and customers/partners. Competencies and Behaviours * Strong interpersonal skills * Highly motivated * High levels of attention to detail * Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment * Able to work both on own initiative and as part of a team * Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations Qualification: * Degree 2:1 or higher * One or more of the following: AZ-103, AZ-300, AZ-301, AZ-500 * MCSE Infrastructure or Productivity We offer: * Full-time position -You will be based in our offices in Aldgate, London with regular working from home and customer site visits * Company pension scheme, Life assurance policy, Healthcare plan, interest free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers. * Training courses, seminars and social events in London

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