Global Product Architect (gn) Modern Workplace

Here at SoftwareOne, we give you the flexibility to unleash your creativity, without limits. We encourage autonomy and thinking outside the box and we can’t wait to hear your new ideas., and although all businesses say it, we truly believe in work - life harmony. Our people are our greatest asset, and we’ll go the extra mile to ensure you’re happy here. We want our people to be their true authentic selves at all times, because that’s when real creativity happens.

Global Product Architect (gn) Modern Workplace 

team: Global Microsoft Team | perm/full time

location: Romania, Bulgaria or Hungary preferred / other Europe optional | working model: hybrid 

As SoftwareOne's Global Microsoft Center of Excellence, we identify new business opportunities and work closely with our strategic partner, Microsoft, to design innovative, efficient technology solutions. We stay ahead of technology trends, define best practices, and create architectures to accelerate solution delivery and provide faster time-to-value for our customers. Responsible for global delivery and (Pre-) sales, we define training and enablement requirements across 19 locations, impacting over a thousand employees. As a credible voice in the Microsoft space, we share our expertise at industry events and webinars.

As Global Product Architect for Microsoft Modern Workplace, you will lead and manage global initiatives related to productivity solutions, ensuring they align with business objectives. Your primary focus will be on building global services and standards, which regional consultants can then deliver to customers. 

Staying updated with the latest trends in productivity technologies, you will share knowledge within the architect community to promote innovation and best practices.

• Architectural Leadership: Own the design and architecture of productivity solutions, ensuring they meet scalability, performance, and security standards.

• Hands-On Leadership: Engage with regional stakeholders, teams, and customers to validate and test solutions, ensuring they meet market and customer requirements.

• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architecture, design, and implementation processes.

• Training Design and Delivery: Design and deliver train-the-trainer sessions to equip consultants with the skills needed to deliver global solutions effectively.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster relationships with senior-level stakeholders, capturing requirements and driving the success of global productivity solutions.

You have extensive experience as a Modern Work and Microsoft 365 architect, leading various projects to enhance productivity and collaboration, preferably with experience working in an international organisation and a detailed understanding of matrix organizational structures.

Microsoft Technology Stack: Extensive experience with Microsoft-related technologies and platforms, including Azure cloud services.

• Microsoft 365: Expertise in Active Directory, Exchange, Teams, Office 365, and Azure.

• Automation: Using tools like PowerShell for automation.

• Copilot for Microsoft 365: Deep knowledge about Copilot for M365.

• Other Copilots and extensibility:Integrating AI-driven solutions in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and extending functionalities.

Language Skills:English language skills (C1+).

Security & Compliance: Implemented security and compliance measures according to Microsoft standards.

Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead sophisticated projects from inception to completion.

Stakeholder Engagement: Proven track record of engaging with global and regional stakeholders, including C-level executives, to drive project success.

What we have to offer

Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:

• Global company culture: We defined our 7 core values through our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)
  
• A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action
• President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers.
• Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere, deliver excellence everywhere.
• Incentive programs: SWOmies award bonuses to colleagues who go above and beyond.
• Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities.
• Employee stock option programs (SIX: SWON): Be an owner. All employees can be shareholders.
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future.

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