Microsoft 365 Solution Architect

• Position Description:

  If you’re looking for a challenge that stretches your talents and you want to make a real difference in peoples' lives, come and help us support the digital transformation of the UK. Our Global Technology Business Unit are looking for a skilled Microsoft 365 Solution Architect to join us, working with high-profile clients and building systems that make the everyday easier.
  
  From public service transformation to cutting-edge commercial projects, our work has a wide reach, helping to make our daily lives more efficient. When you start your CGI story, not only will you be improving people’s lives, you can be sure we’ll do the same for you.
  
  CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
  
  The position offers the option of remote working but will require some occasional travel to client sites or to CGI offices. All applicants must hold or be eligible for National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level.

  Your future duties and responsibilities:

  As an advisory M365 Solution Architect, you’ll be working with a varied mix of clients and wide range of exciting projects. You’ll be delivering work at high and low level; Shaping, strategy, technical design and ‘on the tools’. Every project will present a different challenge; so, if you are enthusiastic and adaptable, this is an opportunity for you to thrive.
  
  This role will involve:
  
  • Collaborating with clients to understand business needs and translate them into effective M365 solutions.
  • Leading the design and delivery of M365 solutions, ensuring alignment with best practices and security standards.
  • Providing hands-on support for M365 migrations, upgrades, and integrations.
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to optimise client environments and drive innovation.
  • Mentoring and guiding team members, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development across projects.

  Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

  We're looking for a range of the following skills and experiences:
  
  • Strong working knowledge across the M365 portfolio, with SME knowledge in one or more specialist areas, such as SharePoint, TEAMS and OneDrive.
  • Experience working with a range of different project and architecture methodologies and frameworks (Agile Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, TOGAF, RCDA etc.).
  • Track record of architecting M365 solutions and the creation of HLD documents. Including experience of migrating from another M365 / on-premise environment.
  • Quickly develop close working relationships and engage with others at an appropriate level.
  • Empathise and understand client requirements, aligning the solution/technology with the desired outcome.
  • Manage stakeholders at all levels and balance risk vs reward vs cost.
  • Bring fresh ideas based on past successes (and failures) from previous engagements to new scenarios.

  Skills:

  • Scrum Master

  What you can expect from us:

  Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
  
  Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
  
  You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
  
  Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
  
  You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
  
  Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.