This role offers the opportunity to work across complex enterprise environments, helping clients shape, procure, govern and deliver cloud-based and hybrid technology solutions. Projects may include cloud strategy and migration, Microsoft 365 and Azure-enabled transformation, data centre modernisation, networking and connectivity, unified communications, cyber resilience, end-user computing, service transition and wider digital infrastructure programmes.
The Role
This is a senior, client-facing role combining enterprise architecture, cloud advisory, technical leadership, project assurance and commercial awareness.
The Senior Enterprise Consultant will:
- Lead client-side advisory and architecture activity across cloud-based and hybrid technology projects
- Develop enterprise, solution and technical architectures that align business outcomes with secure, scalable and cost-effective technology choices
- Shape cloud strategy, roadmaps, operating models, procurement requirements and implementation plans
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating complex technical options into clear, practical recommendations
- Support business development, bids, frameworks and client presentations where enterprise or cloud architecture expertise is required
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Strategy
- Define current-state and target-state enterprise architecture across applications, infrastructure, data, security and service domains
- Develop cloud, hybrid cloud and cloud-first strategies that reflect client maturity, risk appetite, budget and operational constraints
- Create architecture principles, roadmaps, standards and design artefacts to support transformation and procurement decisions
- Assess options across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, private cloud and managed service models
- Ensure recommendations address security, resilience, data protection, integration, service management, cost control and business continuity
- Maintain awareness of market developments, public sector requirements and emerging cloud technologies
Client Advisory & Delivery
- Lead discovery, stakeholder engagement, requirements analysis, options appraisal and technical assurance activities
- Produce clear strategies, business cases, architecture documents, specifications, evaluation models and implementation roadmaps
- Provide independent advice to senior leaders, technical teams, procurement teams and programme boards
- Support procurement, supplier engagement, evaluation, moderation and contract mobilisation for cloud and enterprise technology services
- Provide technical governance during implementation to help clients manage risk, resolve issues and realise intended benefits
Sales, Growth & Marketing
- Identify and shape new opportunities where enterprise architecture, cloud advisory or technical assurance services can add value
- Contribute to proposals, framework submissions, statements of work and client presentations
- Represent 4C in client meetings, market engagement sessions, supplier briefings and industry discussions
- Support marketing activity by helping shape cloud, digital infrastructure and enterprise architecture propositions
- Help grow 4C’s reputation as a trusted, independent advisor for complex cloud and enterprise technology programmes
Reputation, People & Capability
- Build repeatable architecture, assurance and delivery approaches that improve quality and consistency across assignments
- Mentor consultants and support knowledge sharing across cloud, infrastructure, service and digital transformation topics
- Contribute to internal capability development, templates, methods and quality assurance processes
- Promote pragmatic, client-focused recommendations that balance innovation, value, risk and deliverability
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, cloud advisory or senior infrastructure consulting
- Proven ability to lead client-side consultancy assignments from discovery and strategy through to procurement, assurance and implementation support
- Broad understanding of cloud and hybrid architectures, including Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, networking, identity, security and service management
- Ability to communicate confidently with boards, senior leaders, technical teams, suppliers and procurement stakeholders
- Experience producing high-quality reports, strategies, roadmaps, options appraisals, business cases, specifications and governance materials
- Commercial awareness and the ability to support bids, proposals and opportunity development
- Relevant architecture, cloud, project or service management qualifications would be beneficial, such as TOGAF, Azure certifications, ITIL, PRINCE2 or equivalent experience
Package
- Pension contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-going professional development and CPD support
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
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Senior Enterprise Consultant in Market Harborough employer: 4C
4C Strategies is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and innovation in the IT infrastructure and digital transformation sector. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday allowances, and a collaborative culture, team members are empowered to lead impactful projects across the public sector. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility while maintaining a strong connection with colleagues and clients, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
