Microsoft 365 Architect (Consulting)

West Monroe is hiring a Microsoft 365 Architect for our growing Enterprise Technology consulting practice! The architect will lead cross-functional teams in the design, architecture, build, and implementation of M365 and public cloud solutions for clients across various industries. This is a rewarding opportunity for a deep technologist with keen business acumen to join a high-growth company and employee-centric culture while playing a leadership role in transforming client IT infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead teams of technology consultants in the design, build, and implementation of Microsoft 365 & public cloud solutions with the goal of improving client business and technical operations
• Act as engagement lead and client POC, interview stakeholders, assess current state IT processes and infrastructure environments, gather/define requirements, and make solution recommendations
• Oversee development of migration plans and strategies for implementing M365 applications, public cloud services, on-premise systems, and/or end-user technology
• Identify opportunities to apply Infrastructure-as-Code, scripting, or other tools to modernize client environments and automate tasks during migrations
• Lead solution roadmap discussions with client executives and communicate project status updates
• Make use of both external and internal trainings, as well as our Cloud Center of Excellence, to sharpen existing technical skills and learn new technologies
• Contribute to practice development and document repeatable solution strategies/processes
• Act as career advisor for direct reports and train/mentor junior consultants on emerging M365 and cloud computing best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required
• Consulting firm/industry experience preferred
• 5-10+ years of experience in cloud/IT architecture or management roles covering areas such as Microsoft 365 (required), Windows Server, public cloud computing, and end-user technology
• Experience leading cross-organizational AD and Microsoft 365 migrations from on-prem
• Deep hands-on experience with multiple of the following Microsoft 365 technologies: Exchange and SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Azure AD, MFA, Conditional Access, etc.
• Preference for experience using scripting (I.e. Python, PowerShell), automation, and/or Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform to deploy hybrid cloud environments
• Strong communication and project management skills in fast paced, dynamic environments
• Ability to learn new M365 and other cloud/infrastructure technologies and adapt to industry shifts
• Willingness to travel for out of town client engagements

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