Hybrid Practice Lead – Microsoft AI Business Solutions

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• Job title: Practice Lead – Microsoft AI Business Solutions
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sydney, Australia

About the role

• Practice Lead for Microsoft AI Business Solutions shaping strategy and leading a team of consultants. Delivering high-quality solutions while fostering professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy for our Modern Work and Application Development practices, fostering a cohesive and integrated approach to client solutions.
• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and day-to-day oversight to ensure your team delivers innovative, high-quality solutions.
• Take ownership of team utilisation and performance by monitoring capacity, aligning resources with project demands, and fostering a culture of accountability.
• Guide the design, development, and delivery of solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Application Modernisation, custom applications, integrations, and generative AI.
• Drive new business through technical pre-sales engagements, including solution architecture, client workshops, and proposal development.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships, understanding their business needs and delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
• Act as a billable resource for strategic and high-value customer engagements, demonstrating expertise and setting a standard for delivery.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in IT consulting, application development, or modern workplace transformation, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in pre-sales and solution architecture with deep expertise in Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform), Azure, and emerging technologies like generative AI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and manage complex client relationships.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and present compelling technical solutions.
• A strategic and innovative mindset with a track record of fostering continuous improvement.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical or business field.

Benefits

• Willingness to travel for client engagements when required
• Collaborative environment where consultants are empowered to grow and succeed