Azure Solutions Architect
· 20+ years of consulting experience, including at least 10 years of Microsoft or Microsoft Partner experience, program management, talent development, and delivery optimization
· Strong experience on traditional Microsoft Windows platforms, Microsoft/Office 365 and Microsoft Azure Cloud
· Experience architecting and implementing one or more of the following:
o Infrastructure migration to Azure or AWS
o Modern Workplace solutions - M365, messaging, operations management, identity and directory services, and security
o Application Modernization - Native cloud, Agile, Secure DevOps
o Native cloud and hybrid Data Warehouse and Intelligent solutions - Machine Learning, Deep Learning
· Strong understanding of the sales drivers, value proposition, for pre-sales and solutioning cloud computing
· Engage with customer stakeholders and Azure stakeholders to validate solution requirements, explore solution options, and identify solution integration requirements
· Experience in scoping, planning, developing service proposal and Statement of Work. Build proactive pitches, offerings and commercial proposition presentation to internal and external customers
· Ability to generate effective present solutions via MS office tools
· Excellent communication skills, you will be working with sales and technology professionals across Fortune 500 clients
· Experience building and developing a high performing consulting team (including remote resources)
· Experience in utilizing a professional services knowledge repository (with Microsoft collaboration tools)
· Deep understanding of Microsoft Cloud solutions both on premises and in the cloud
· Demonstrated ability to work and interact with high-level client executives