Windows Virtual Desktop/Microsoft Endpoint Management Solution Architect

Company: Avanade
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

As a part of the global Modern Workplace Center of Excellence team, in a highly visible leadership role, the Windows Virtual Desktop/Microsoft Endpoint Management Solution Architect will be a strategic subject matter expert helping us to architect modern client and value-centric solutions to drive revenue growth and market share in the North America Area.

Demonstrating an innovative and results-oriented approach, this leader will achieve and exceed performance growth targets and establish Avanade as an Digital Innovation and Managed Services Leader and as a #1 Employer of choice. As a member of a highly-matrixed and global environment, they will work with sales and delivery leads to architect innovative and transformative solutions that conceive and sustain high levels of business value for our clients - accelerating the realization of their Digital ambitions using a range of services anchored in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead client discussions and solutions around Endpoint Management, Virtual Desktops, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security and Policy Management
• Provide subject matter expertise regarding Microsoft Endpoint Manager (Intune/SCCM), Windows Virtual Desktop, Endpoint Security (Bitlocker, Defender, AIP, CASB), policy-based configuration management (Intune/GPO), and evergreen solutions with a focus on Service Channels
• Provide assessments, strategy, and roadmaps for customers looking to alter or improve their current Endpoint Management/Endpoint Security/VDI systems or practices
• Provide expertise regarding migrations onto Endpoint Management solutions in the Microsoft ecosystem
• Support sales and proposal response teams with insights, solution approach, architecture, estimation, and proven delivery practices
• Drive, own, and develop estimates, architecture, staffing, scope, assumptions, and risks for projects to support regional pursuits and delivery

Your Technical & Non-Technical Skills Include:

• Demonstrated experience of architecting and supporting sales of (ideally Microsoft enabled) digital workplace solutions spanning infrastructure, platforms, applications, devices, security, data, experience, and business improvement
• Sales and/or end-to-end solutioning accountability and track record for a pipeline of $10M+ TCV managed services deals with demonstrable innovation and value creation plus evidence of successful cross and upsell motions.
• Service design, integration, implementation/transition, and lifecycle management including development of performance metrics spanning operations, experience, and business value
• Workplace services strategy, organization, and operations consultancy knowledge
• Knowledge of ITSM; ITIL v4; Agile; DevOps; COBIT
• Working within a matrixed business spanning consulting and technology services and onshore, nearshore, and offshore delivery centers
• Leading, implementing, and deploying innovative go-to-market strategies (all sales and marketing initiatives) across large scale services-based opportunities
• BA/BS degree or relevant technology business leadership experience
• Master's degree preferred

There is one in every group - the person who dreams big and has the motivation to bring their ideas to life, even as others might roll their eyes and prefer to play it safe. Are you that person? One who isn't afraid to break the mold and who gets passionate about the power of digital to transform organizations and ways of working? Because we are building teams of people like that to help our clients unlock the power they need now and own what is next.

We are breaking apart the traditional process of setting strategies and goals first, then finding technologies to achieve them. In the digital age, there is no time for that linear process. We partner with clients to accelerate value from digital innovation by being daring, imaginative - and fast. We believe big and deliver it personally. We relentlessly challenge, encourage, and support our clients and each other.

Want the agility and energy of a start-up, backed by the resources of Accenture, Microsoft and the Center for Information Systems Research at MIT Sloan School of Management? Here you will find a team of people who thrive on turning ideas and innovations into breakthrough results for leading organizations around the world. Ultimately, we are not just making business better - We are making life better for our clients and their customers.

Does this sound like you? If it does, find your next opportunity at Avanade!

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