Senior Architect (Microsoft 365)

This is a hybrid opportunity where you will work 3 days in the office, 2 days a week from home. 

Insight at a Glance 

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally 

• #15 Best Workplace™ in Technology and #22 Best Workplaces™ in Australia  

• #34 in IT on Fortune’s World's Best Workplaces™ list  

• Recognised as a Great Place to Work in 13 countries 

• $8.25 billion in revenue 

• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year 

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.  

About the role  

Leadership: The Manager for this role is Chris Scolt. Chris is based in Adelaide and is our Practice Leader.

As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for responsible for assessing and designing complex solutions to meet our client’s technology and business needs. The Senior Architect is a subject matter expert for strategic client opportunities and provides leadership, functional and technical support to their teammates. Acts as a Team Lead on large engagements.

Along the way the Senior Architect also…

• Assists with developing new solution offerings, including training plans and sales enablement.
• Contributes to presales opportunities, both ROMs, RFI/Qs and Statements of Work illustrating an ability to communicate complex problems and solutions in simple terms.
• Provides Project quality assurance, functional, and technical oversight.
• Researches and evaluates client systems and architecture; draws conclusions; and develops recommendations in accordance with engagement objectives.
• Leads and manages the creation and execution of project budget and scope.
• Discusses project scope and budget with the customer and directs project scope to be able to be implemented on time and budget without sacrificing quality.
• Acts as a team lead on large engagements taking ownership of the project outcome and quality.
• Identifies and resolves project issues with clients.
• Works with internal personnel to define service opportunities, and develop standards of delivery, templates, and standard work products to meet internal and external delivery expectations.
• Leads identification of business and technical requirements.
• Leads the implementation of technologies and solutions based on design.
• Plans own and teams work to meet given objectives and processes.
• Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving and mentors team members to follow this/her approach
• Assists with the coaching and mentoring of teammates.
• Helps to develop technology solutions while ensuring a personal specialization in one or more IT technologies.
• Ensure that all tasks performed comply with Insight’s Policies and Procedures

Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career. 

What we’re looking for 

Essential Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience architecting, designing, and implementing advanced technical solutions.
• Previous consulting/professional services experience is required
• Strong ability to cultivate relationships with partners, suppliers in order to develop and share understanding of technology roadmaps both within Insight and with Insight’s client community required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate both technical and abstract concepts in a
• clear and concise manner a must.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills combined with sound judgement.
• Proven ability to develop technical requirements based on business imperatives.
• Ability to write quality high level and detailed architectural diagrams, strategic roadmaps and technical documentation that communicate customer vision
• Understanding of project budgets, financials, and commercials
• Ability to manage and mentor other team members
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively required.
• Must be able to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to interface effectively with client executives in a professional and business-like manner is a must.
• Work with our customers to understand functional and business requirements and make appropriate technology recommendation
• Deliver strategic consultancy services including enterprise maturity assessments, roadmaps and technology platform evaluations.
• Develop and maintain effective customer and user relationships, including representing Insight at conferences, User Groups and other marketing/PR activities as appropriate.

Technical skills:

• An expert level understanding of Microsoft 365 services and features.
• An expert level understanding of SharePoint software development lifecycle concepts.
• Working knowledge with hands on experience with records management, information lifecycle and governance in Microsoft 365.
• Working knowledge and hands on experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform and Copilot Studio
• Best practice and implementation with Application Lifecycle Management
• Exposure to industry and IT methodologies & frameworks such as TOGAF, ITIL and agile - desirable

Certifications:

• A degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Minimum 2 relevant MS Certifications 

What you can expect 

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and for helping you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:  

• Dedicated career pathways and development 

• Peer recognition and the opportunity to join our President’s Club 

• Volunteer Leave and Work Life Balance days 

• Work-From-Anywhere Program for up to 4 weeks per year 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

• Corporate discounts 

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.  

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.  

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. 

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. 
 
At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!