Principal Microsoft Consultant

C1 Company Overview:

C1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 Choice

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Summary

The Microsoft Principal Consultant role is responsible for providing leadership in enterprise consulting services in an outcome-driven solutions model. The Microsoft Principal Consultant leads solution architecture and implementation for software and cloud services within one or more of the key Microsoft solution pillars: Voice & Collaboration, Identity & Security, O365 & Infrastructure, SharePoint & Development, and Azure.  The position is expected to lead multiple, simultaneous client projects in conjunction with project management, act as the technical lead for project delivery teams, as well as providing thought leadership on the latest technology developments in their area of expertise. The Principal Microsoft Consultant can act as a trusted advisor to technical or C-level stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Learns client’s business, their organization, systems, challenges, and goals
• Participates in, and leads, stakeholder brainstorming, technical planning and design sessions
• Crafts the technical vision by mapping requirements to technical solutions, communicating through functional and technical designs
• Collaborates in or lead solution architecture definition with pre-sales
• Validates pre-sales design during design assurance
• Participates in planning of technical execution
• Executes design and implementation according to ConvergeOne and industry best practices
• Maintains accurate documentation and produce project deliverables as scoped
• Performs work according to schedule and within budget
• Leads and develops new product training and knowledge transfer
• Articulates execution strategy through roadmaps, estimates and implementation plans
• Ensures quality through enforcement of best practices and project governance
• Builds prototypes and proofs of concept to validate technical decisions
• Leads by example through implementation of challenging, core components
• Leads client facing, and internal training (technology training and/or application specific-training)
• Engages directly with customers at the CIO/CTO level, supporting executive briefings and innovation workshops
• Researches new technologies and document deployment strategies and best practices
• Makes recommendations on new products or offers to add to the ConvergeOne Microsoft portfolio
• Collaborates as a team with peers on delivery, problem solving, and knowledge sharing

Additional Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Works on projects both independently and as a team lead or team member
• Stays abreast of latest network and cloud technologies within and around technical specializations
• Provides leadership and mentoring to colleagues
• Develops process standards and practices and templates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• 8+ years related experience with Microsoft solutions
• Current Microsoft certification(s) in primary technical competency
• Proven track record of solutions delivery and client satisfaction
• Problem-solving mentality and commitment to continuous learning
• Willingness and ability to leverage internal and/or external resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Technical competencies (One or more)

• Voice & Collaboration (Teams, Skype for Business, Telephony, Meetings and Room Systems, Yammer)
• Identity & Security (Azure AD, Intune, MEM, MDM, Compliance, Defender products, PKI)
• Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, IoT, Networking, Back-up / Site Recovery, Analytics)
• Office 365 & Infrastructure (Exchange, OneDrive, Virtualization, Automation, Windows Servers)
• SharePoint & Development (SharePoint, Power Platform, Databases, Business Intelligence, Software)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mid-sized to enterprise customers with multiple stakeholders

C1 BENEFITS

* 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)
* Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes comprehensive member advocacy; and Kaiser)
* HSA with + Employer Contribution
* In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)
* Dental
* Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)
* FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
* Pre-tax Commuter Plans
* Employer-paid Life Insurance
* Employer-paid Short + Term Disability
* Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid and Self-paid with non-taxable claim payments)

* Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Voluntary Life Insurance
* Legal/ID Theft Plans
* TeleHealth Options
* Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)
* Travel Assistance
* Business Travel Accident Coverage
* Employer-paid Pet Telehealth
* Accident Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity Insurance
* Volunteer Time Off

* On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Work Environment
Ability to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Environment
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties/Changes
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.

EEO Statement
C1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details please view the Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Pay Range

$140,000 - $180,000

Base pay ranges are estimated. Actual base pay will be based on education, experience, location, certifications, skill set, and any other relevant factors. Incentive/variable pay opportunities are in addition to base pay.

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