Solutions Delivery Lead: Microsoft Technology Architect

The “Solutions Delivery Lead: Microsoft Technologies Architect” is an experienced leader who will develop and leverage relationships across the firm and our vendor landscape to structure, plan, evangelize and coordinate our use and adoption of Microsoft technologies across our organization. Responsible for defining, budgeting, planning and executing a comprehensive Microsoft capabilities strategy and roadmap that increases productivity across the enterprise in all Microsoft technologies.

This role is responsible for overseeing decision-making, solutions architecture and governance of Office, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, Office 365, Azure (PaaS. IaaS), .NET and all Microsoft-based solutions in alignment to firm strategy, architecture and compliance standards, best practices, business processes, and functional requirements. This position works across, and in partnership with, Application Development, Service Delivery and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise and project-specific architecture standards for the firm’s use of all Microsoft technology. Leads key Microsoft-based architectural design projects as necessary. Operates as business savvy technical leader across the organization.

A key element of success will be to build and maintain effective stakeholder, peer and partner relationships (including with Microsoft and Microsoft’s partner network) in order to drive results and efficiencies. You will work with functional and technical teams across all aspects of the firm engaging and providing thought leadership and mentorship around associated architecture, peripheral technology capabilities, and roadmaps.

• Leads strategy, best practices and architecture in the design, development and deployment of scalable and secure Microsoft-based solutions
• Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics for Microsoft technology architecture and development standards
• Articulate functional capabilities, in alignment to technical standards and license/compliance requirements, that drive best practices and the standard, effective use of Microsoft capabilities
• Lead/assist with demonstrations, evaluations and proof of concepts
• Drive and initiate consulting for business process enablement within Microsoft and peripheral technologies (e.g. SharePoint, Office, Nintex, Dynamics, O365, etc.) in both on premise and cloud scenarios
• Work closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams to understand existing capabilities, planned initiatives and how architecture standards might impact the Crowe environment
• Identify potential opportunities to improve business processes through leading envisioning and strategy assessments with client-facing stakeholders
• Mentor peers in proper Microsoft techniques, methods, standards and processes
• Consult with and advises internal customers, Microsoft resources, IT leadership, application development principals and Solutions Delivery leads on emerging Microsoft technology
• Develop strategic relationships within Microsoft and the industry, stay abreast of industry trends and technology direction through industry certifications and education, participation in technology forums and user groups, and use that knowledge to refine the Microsoft architecture as needed
• Act as the conduit between the Client, Microsoft and Microsoft-technology partners, working with the vendors to influence strategy, solutions architecture and functional capabilities that benefit our professionals and clients
• Monitor and evaluate progress in implementing the Microsoft technology strategies using metrics and key performance indicators
• Support communications and change management planning for Microsoft technology solutions and architectures
• Collaborate with senior management in developing recommendations around policies, standards and frameworks for Microsoft-based solutions governance; focus on security and risk in a highly-regulated industry
• Engage with the industry to learn about best practices, gain insightful competitive and regulatory intelligence to help in building excellence in our governance and quality initiatives
• Display a balanced, cross-functional perspective; liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, fostering an environment that encourages employee participation, teamwork, and communication.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.