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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.
