The automotive industry is reaching the most transformative point in its history. New technologies and advanced capabilities are enabling automakers to deliver end-to-end connected customer experiences and new transportation-as-a-service business models. Microsoft is at the heart of this transformation providing the technology that is helping to accelerate the delivery of these new business models and consumer experiences.

To support this growth and opportunity, Microsoft Consulting Services is looking for senior level, experienced, software and cloud Solution Architects with deep automotive industry experience. Ideally you will have 10 years or more of experience gained from architecting and developing telematics cloud solutions, automotive infotainment systems, driver information systems or advanced driver assistance systems. Along with your industry experience you will have broad technology knowledge and real world experience in the delivery of cloud based solutions at scale. Experience of the Microsoft platform will be valuable, but we are looking for individuals who have experience across multiple platforms and can bring an awareness of the strengths and weakness of different platforms and solution approaches in the context of automotive and mobility solutions.

At Microsoft you will have the opportunity to architect and build the most innovative end to end solutions for our customers to help with their digital transformation and modernization agenda. You will be expected to bring a strategic perspective and the ability to identify and act upon the patterns that exist across our customers, projects and our people. Support to the development of our automotive solution delivery capability will be a key part of the role. You will have the opportunity to work with product engineering teams to shape the future of our cloud based services.

Responsibilities

50-20% business Development

• Cross-Group collaboration to align the vision and MCS value proposition with Product Group, Engineering and Industry Teams
• Promote internally and externally Industry Solutions and business capabilities to Customers and Account teams
• Qualify with Sales teams new opportunities and engage early Industry discussions with customers

30-50% presales engagement

• Support Architects and Sales Team in defining the Business outcomes and business capabilities of an opportunity
• Bring solution Architecture knowledge to ensure alignment to customer business objectives
• Present Value proposition to CxO to secure large and complex opportunities

20-30% Project engagement

• Review Solution Architect Quality insurance and alignment to expected business capabilities
• Define Solution Roadmap with customer to expand usage and additional uses cases
• Leverage Microsoft innovation and latest technologies to lead edge delivery
• Attend project steering committee

Qualifications

You need to be a leader in demonstrating architecture, planning, deploying solutions including the following:

• Consistent record of building deep relationships with senior executives and helping to build innovative cloud solutions in large or highly strategic accounts
• Demonstrated excellence with consulting skills and presenting complex topics to both business executive and technical personnel
• Demonstrable capabilities in articulating the customer business value that can be achieved through technology
• Proven experience leading Architecture teams in pre-sales, from deal-shaping and solutioning through to contract for significant, Enterprise consulting engagements
• Consistent track record of driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with extraordinary verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated excellence when facilitating customer design and awareness sessions that are focused on complex application solution architectures.
• An ability to articulate architectural differences between solution methods and the challenges and approaches to integrating solutions built on different platforms including a working knowledge of different architectural frameworks that may be used by our customers.
• Architectural understanding of and implementation experience across one or more of the leading cloud provider platforms (Azure, AWS, Google)
• Demonstrate equal strength and capability throughout the lifecycle of complex engagement delivery, leading a solution team from architecture and design to implementation.
• Resourceful, confident under pressure, and demonstrated skill in both crisis management and expectation management.
• Embraces a growth mindset, thrives in a diverse culture and can navigate ambiguity

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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