Microsoft Cloud Consultancy Practice Lead

Job title:

Company

J&C Associates

Job description

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