Define and lead the strategy for modern work solutions
Develop a clear working process for all Modern Work solutions
Establish technology, architectures, and vendor selection in line with business goals
Clarify a concise Microsoft strategy
Assist in the development and evolution of a robust vendor relationship with Microsoft
Attend client opportunity meetings to assist with the group’s development and growth
Provide technological ownership of functional solutions
Support the development and education of the sales teams
Work proactively with the Projects and Engineering teams to ensure smooth transition of opportunities
Promote a positive mindset and culture within the ARO group
Deliver appropriate high level design documentation
Review Deployment standards and manage change/release into deployment activities
Requirements
Deep understanding of the Modern Work industry solutions.
Comprehensive understanding across the Microsoft Stack, and the supporting solutions alongside the value propositions.
Ability to define and maintain target solutions aligned with business strategy.
Strong capability to align IT strategy with business goals.
Proven experience in translating complex business needs into technical solutions.
Broad knowledge across Modern Work, infrastructure, applications, data, and security domains.
Experience designing multi topology solutions.
Ability to define architecture principles, patterns and applicable market trends.
Understanding of security architecture, Zero Trust models, and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, IEC 62443 for OT).
Accredited and certified with up-to-date knowledge of enterprise technologies, including Microsoft, networking, cloud, SaaS, AI/ML, and integration platforms.
Proven experience across multiple industries and verticals.
Vendor accreditations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage C-level, technical teams, and vendors.
Skilled at facilitating architecture reviews, workshops, and decision-making forums.
Ability to perform gap analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, and roadmap development.
Experience driving digital or infrastructure transformation initiatives.
Strong documentation skills to produce architecture blueprints, RFP responses, and strategic presentations , technical due diligence, and vendor evaluations.
Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and ITIL practices.
Ability to bridge architecture with operations, ensuring designs are maintainable, observable, and resilient.
Ability to select and integrate best-of-breed solutions across multi-vendor environments.
Benefits
Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions
Company Perks portal
Private Medical insurance
Life assurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading
Your Birthday off, on us!
Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme
Aro Shares after 12 months employment
Employee Assistance Programme
Technical Training Academy and E-learning
Hybrid working
Job title
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