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Job Function: Software & Cloud Services The role: As SoftwareOne's Global Microsoft Center of Excellence, we identify new business opportunities and work closely with our strategic partner, Microsoft, to design innovative, efficient technology solutions. We stay ahead of technology trends, define best practices, and create architectures to accelerate solution delivery and provide faster time-to-value for our customers. Responsible for global delivery and (Pre-) sales, we define training and enablement requirements across 19 locations, impacting over a thousand employees. As a credible voice in the Microsoft space, we share our expertise at industry events and webinars. As Global Product Architect for Azure Infra & Migrations , you will be responsible for creating best practices, delivering blueprints, and innovative approaches for solutions and services within the Microsoft CoE, reporting directly to our Microsoft CoE Leader. Combining your strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Infra & Migrations with a profound understanding of the market, you will anticipate demand and innovate on behalf of customers, driving a clear and differentiated SoftwareOne value proposition in synergy with all of SoftwareOnes capabilities and services. You will work closely with the Global Product Manager for Microsoft Azure Infra & Migrations, who is accountable for the product roadmap, go-to-market strategies, and sales enablement. Additionally, you will partner with the Demand & Capture organization to help define business cases, formally capture market signals, and accelerate investment and partnership decisions. • Product Design & Innovation : Drive the creation of repeatable Microso ft Azure & Migrations solutions and accelerators , capitalizing on ongoing projects and partnership with Microsoft to package powerful offering s accelerating time-to-value for SoftwareOne customers. • Strategic Partnership Management : Own the technology collaboration with Microsoft , including the realization of joint Azure Infra & Migrations offerings , ensure our offerings are at the groundbreaking of technology and market needs. • Collaboration & Leadership : Work closely with internal Centres of Excellence and service units to promote integration and synergy across our Azure Infra & Migrations initiatives, ensuring a cohesive approach to solution development and delivery. • Product & Delivery Strategy : Define and implement delivery and product strategies that align with our corporate goals, driving growth and thought leadership. • Delivery Excellence : Elevate our delivery efforts by being a trusted advisor in the development of proposals, solution designs, and architectures, particularly for strategic customers and significant deals. Innovate in creating demos, POCs, and presales artifacts that underscore our value proposition. • Advanced Advisories : Lead our Azure Advisory services, employing our established methodology and delivery toolkit, while continuously refining our practices based on market trends and feedback. • SoftwareOne Microsoft Azure & Migrations Portfolio Development : Nurture the development of our Portfolio development , setting global delivery standards and integrating repeatable components to stay ahead of technological advancements. • Delivery Enablement & Thought Leadership : Design delivery and pre-sales enablement initiatives, map providing expertise and knowledge transfer to enhance delivery effectiveness. Establish yourself as a thought leader through contributions to industry consortia and presence at local and international industry events. What we need to see from you: Long standing experience in the space of Microsoft and Azure as a Solution Architect or P rofessional Services Leader. • * Strong understanding and hands-on experience with cutting edge and legacy Microsoft technologies and methodologies such as Windows Server, Linux, Hyper-V, VMWare, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS, Entra, Azure Security. • Solid understanding of Microsoft Cloud technology and products incl. relevant technical certifications. • Experience in Cloud Migrations. • K nowledge of architectural best practices such as WAF, CAF and TOGAF. • Experience in service deli v ery model design and execution . • Familiarity with Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence) for documentation and product management. • Experience of working in or with Sales, Pre-Sales and Professional Services roles ; Understanding of their tools, targets and motivations. • A track record of successful and failed projects, product and professional service offerings in the domain of Azure and Migrations . • Extensive experience with multiple relevant technologies . Current hands-on experience with latest Cloud and Azure technologies. • A strong public speaker, demonstrating a credible history of on-stage and (social) media presence. Language Skills: English language skills (C1+) What we have to offer Here at SoftwareOne we encourage autonomy and thinking outside the box - and we cant wait to hear your new insights! Our people are our greatest asset, and well go above and beyond to ensure youre happy here. Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include: • Global company culture : We defined our 7 core values through our company culture ( • A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action • Presidents Club : Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers. • Flexible work : Do great work from anywhere, deliver excellence everywhere. • Incentive programs : SWOmies award bonuses to colleagues who go above and beyond. • Lifelong education : A variety of training and development opportunities. • Employee stock option programs (SIX: SWON): Be an owner. All employees can be shareholders. • Hire to Grow : We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future. You need some more information? You know someone who could be interested in working with us as well? Share this job (or another) with your network and get the chance of our referral bonus for external referrers. Any questions? Reach out! My name is Miyabi and as Global TA Lead for our global CoE Microsoft, I'm happy to support you in taking the right decision for your next career step. Let's connect on LinkedIn: #LI-MK1 #LI-hybrid #LI-remote Why SoftwareOne?: Here at SoftwareOne, we give you the flexibility to unleash your creativity, without limits. We encourage autonomy and thinking outside the box and we cant wait to hear your new ideas., and although all businesses say it, we truly believe in work - life harmony. Our people are our greatest asset, and well go the extra mile to ensure youre happy here. We want our people to be their true authentic selves at all times, because thats when real creativity happens. Global Product Architect (gn) Azure Infrastructure & Migrations ? team: Global Microsoft Team | perm/full time location: Romania, Bulgaria or Hungary preferred / other Europe optional | working model: hybrid Accommodations:

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