Modern Workplace Architect

5 days ago


Chicago, United States Avanade Full time

Come join us
You are an experienced business technology transformation practitioner, with over 10 years of technical delivery, sales generation, solution shaping, estimating, and delivery leadership. This experience includes working within a consultancy or systems integrator. You project an expert level of knowledge and a high degree of creativity about how to use Microsoft and other technologies to deliver business value. You can quickly earn the respect of our clients as you engage with them and lead meetings, projects, and presales pursuits. Together we do what matters
Skills and experiences
Experience writing and responding to RFP/RFI/RFT documents and presenting to clients Strong consulting / project-based background, including assessing and managing the opportunity and risk associated with large scale, complex projects. Experience delivering solutions for client organizations through complex solutions / projects with heavy client interaction Experience with Tenant migrations, GSuite migration to Microsoft Experience and understanding of workplace security with Microsoft EMS E5 suite Experience with upgrading to Windows 11, SCCM & Intune. Also experience with Virtualization, specifically Azure Virtual Desktops and Windows 36. Understanding and experience with modern management is a plus. Experience leading Office 365 transformations including implementation of Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, Teams, and SharePoint.
About you
Are an effective team leader who enjoys mentoring others. You likely hold a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration. Intellectually curious and passionate about Microsoft Technologies Problem-solver, patient and quality-driven Ability to effectively team with peers in a large, matrixed organizations, including experience with offshore teams and delivery Resilient, adaptable, flexible Consultative, self-motivating, collaborative, innovative, relationship builder Strong consulting / project-based background, including assessing and managing the opportunity and risk associated with large scale, complex projects
What you'll do
As a Modern Workplace Architect for Workplace Platform Modernization, you will be involved in leading transformations projects for our clients, growing our delivery teams capabilities and working together with the presales team to solution deals. You will architect and lead the development of complex Modern Workplace conversations with clients and drive technical requirements workshops, translating these requirements into compelling proposals and statements of work.
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade Opportunity to work for Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you Find out more about some of our benefits Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade
A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on - Expanding your thinking - Experimenting courageously - Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by - Empowering every voice - Encouraging boldness - Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by - Amazing the client - Prioritizing what matters - Acting as one



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