Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant

• Salary: Up to £90,000 (Based on candidate experience)
• Benefit: Generous benefits package
• Work commute Model:  Mostly remote (Ad hoc travel onsite a few times per month
• Location: London / Portsmouth
• Job Type: Permanent

About you:

As a Principal Consultant, you will be in a strategic technology leadership role for the M365/O365 specialist that combines deep technical expertise with executive-level advisory capabilities. You will typically drive all types of modern workplace initiatives by leveraging Microsoft's cloud ecosystem in technical architecture and leading a team of technical consultants in designing and implementing comprehensive workplace technology strategies. You will translate complex technological capabilities into business value, managing large-scale digital transformation projects, providing high-level architectural guidance, and maintaining a hands-on technical skill set to complement your strategic management responsibilities. Their role bridges technical implementation, organizational change management, and strategic technology consulting, focusing on optimizing workforce productivity through advanced cloud-based collaboration platforms and innovative workplace technologies.

About the client:

My client is a UK-based IT services and consulting company specializing in innovative cloud services, digital transformation, IT infrastructure, and managed services to help businesses optimize and modernize their IT operations using modern and forward-thinking technology solutions.

Their work culture emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and delivery of value to clients with a fast-paced environment and dynamic environment where you can take ownership of projects, and work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Team Management (60%)

• Lead and develop a team of technical consultants specializing in Modern Workplace technologies
• Design and implement team development strategies
• Conduct performance evaluations and career development planning
• Create and maintain team performance metrics and professional growth frameworks
• Mentor junior consultants and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Strategic Technical Consulting (40%)

• Provide strategic architectural guidance for complex M365/O365 Modern workplace projects initiates
• Conduct comprehensive technology assessments and develop technical project roadmaps
• Deliver hands-on technical consulting support for critical and complex engagements
• Perform technical deep-dive analysis and provide expert recommendations

Business Development & Resource Management

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities in Modern Workplace technologies
• Review and validate statements of work for technical accuracy and strategic alignment
• Assess and recommend resource requirements for project implementations
• Develop strategic talent acquisition plans aligned with organizational growth

Technical Oversight

• Stay current with emerging Microsoft technologies and industry trends
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft licensing and service models
• Provide technical risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery methodologies

Delivery services:

• Support with RFPs by defining support and service requirements, and resource profiles, and providing technical solutions and governance for new opportunities.
• Create detailed documentation, technical diagrams, and executive summaries to clearly communicate our services and value propositions to customers.

Qualifications:

• Advanced technical expertise in O365/M365 architecture with progressive consulting experience
• Proven track record of senior-level technical consulting in Modern Workplace with O365/M365 technologies
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft 365 ecosystem, SharePoint, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Teams, Windows Upgrades, Microsoft Copilot
• Strong line management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance technical teams
• Extensive background in Managed Service Provider (MSP), IT services, or large-scale IT consulting environments
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale technology implementation teams
• Preferred: Certifications in Microsoft technologies (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator, Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Workplace Administrator)

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