Modern Workplace Technology Manager

Are you ready to lead game-changing Modern Workplace technology projects at scale? We're on the lookout for a Modern Workplace Technology Manager to spearhead a digital workplace transformation for our client, covering areas such as a Windows 11 upgrade, Azure Virtual Desktop migration, and standardisation of modern hardware across the business, all within a dynamic, future-focused organisation that champions innovation, inclusion, and personal growth.

Client Details

• Michael Page are proud to be partnered with a leading FTSE 250 business who are a market leader within the professional services and consultancy spaces.
• The business have grown through acquisitions in recent years, and are investing heavily into their core functions, central to which is an exciting digital transformation of their Technology estate.
• With a people-centric culture, the organisation are committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee development through dedicated engagement programmes and leadership initiatives. Its a fantastic place to build a career.

Description

• We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Modern Workplace Technology Manager to help drive the evolution of our client's Digital Workplace environment.
• This will be a strategic and technical role, where you'll be responsible for shaping and delivering key transformation programmes, including a company-wide upgrade to Windows 11, and migration from Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• You'll take ownership of the design, development, and implementation of these initiatives, ensuring the workplace technology remains scalable, secure, and aligned with business growth.
• Working cross-functionally, you'll serve as the key link between operations, solution architecture, business change teams, and third-party suppliers, ensuring the seamless delivery and ongoing optimisation of the Modern Workplace estate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with key stakeholders, including the Service Delivery Manager, to ensure a smooth, modern, and efficient user experience.
• Developing and maintaining robust technology roadmaps that ensure fault tolerance, resilience, and scalability by design.
• Acting as the subject matter expert (SME) on Modern Workplace Technology across medium to large projects and complex service rollouts.
• Managing third-party suppliers to ensure service excellence and timely delivery of new capabilities.
• Identifying and presenting business cases for continuous improvement, focusing on performance, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
• Supporting escalations during business-as-usual operations and warranty periods of newly introduced services.
• Given the collaborative nature of the role, you will work at least 3 days a week at the company headquarters near Birmingham.

Profile

As the successful candidate for the Modern Workplace Technology Manager role, you will have strong experience delivering impactful workplace technology solutions and a solid background in:

• Designing and implementing workplace services (HLD/LLD).
• Leading OS upgrades and large-scale desktop environment transitions (e.g. Citrix to AVD).
• End-to-end hardware lifecycle management and standardisation.
• Asset management (hardware/software), reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Creating compelling business cases with a focus on end-user experience and budget control.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online.
• ITIL Foundation certification (desirable).

Job Offer

• Annual base salary of £65,000 to £70,000
• Company performance based bonus of up to 15%
• Private pension
• Private medical
• Flexible working
• + more.