Microsoft Practice Lead - Cloud & Modern Workplace
£95,000 + £15,000 Bonus
Home-Based/London/South East
Microsoft Cloud, Modern Workplace & AI
Are you an experienced Microsoft Cloud leader who wants to build and grow a practice, rather than simply manage what's already there?
We're partnering with an ambitious UK IT Solutions Provider looking for a Practice Lead - Cloud & Modern Workplace to take ownership of a major growth area across Azure, Modern Workplace and AI.
This is not a hands-on Technical Architect role.
Leadership is the requirement.
You'll take responsibility for the people, commercial performance and future direction of the practice, working closely with senior leadership, Sales, Presales and Delivery.
The Opportunity
Cloud & Modern Workplace is a major strategic growth area for the business, with AI and Agentic AI central to its future direction.
The Cloud & Modern Workplace team is currently around four people, with ambitions to grow towards 10 over the next 12 months, alongside an established UC/Telephony capability.
You'll take ownership of:
- Practice strategy, growth and capability
- Team leadership, mentoring and development
- Pipeline, utilisation, profitability and forecasting
- Recruitment, skills gaps and resource planning
- Working with Sales & Presales to create demand
- Building propositions across Azure, Modern Workplace and AI
- Making data-driven decisions around where to invest, upskill or redeploy
This needs someone who doesn't simply ask "Why aren't Sales bringing us enough work?"
You'll be asking:
"What are customers buying? Where's the opportunity? xgikmsk What should we build next - and how do we make it happen?"
What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have proven experience leading a Professional Services, Consultancy or technology practice within an:
- IT Solutions Provider
- MSP
- Microsoft Partner
- VAR
- Technology Consultancy
You'll combine strong people leadership with commercial awar
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Microsoft Practice Lead - Cloud & Modern Workplace employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
