Manager, Microsoft -Azure Architect

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

KPMG Canada is seeking a highly experienced Azure Architect to join Advisory services to help our clients achieve their goals by leveraging their deep industry knowledge and technical expertise. As an Azure Architect, you will play a critical role in the full lifecycle of client engagements that solve real-world business problems.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to articulate the benefits of Microsoft Azure solutions to clients from both a business and technical perspective. You will also need to have experience providing technical leadership and guidance to delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions align with clients' needs. In addition, you will draw on your industry knowledge and relationships to identify and develop new opportunities.

At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in the KPMG Canada Enterprise Solutions - Microsoft, Advisory.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the account teams and partners to identify and develop opportunities and solutions that align with customers' needs.
• Utilize your in-depth industry knowledge and relationships to identify and develop new opportunities through industry-based solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure.
• Translate the client's business and technical requirements into actionable solutions.
• Articulate the value of Microsoft Azure solutions to clients and explain how they can help solve their business problems.
• Lead development of client facing proposals, solution demonstrations and GTM offerings.
• Lead the planning, design, development and implementation of enterprise applications on the Microsoft Azure platform, including application modernization and migration
• Perform solution shaping including estimation, solution planning and SOW creation to meet customer requirements and outcome.
• Manage engagements and delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions continue to meet the client's needs throughout the implementation process.

What you bring to the role

• 12+ years of progressive consulting experience with strong Microsoft Azure technology and deep industry knowledge preferably in the Financial and Insurance Services Industry.
• Proven ability to generate leads through various channels, including utilizing existing contacts with vendors and clients.
• Expertise in designing, delivering, and managing large-scale Azure migration projects.
• Robust technical acumen, with experience helping organizations adopt Microsoft Azure.
• Deep grasp of business areas, challenges, and opportunities that can be supported by Microsoft Azure solutions.
• Thorough understanding of Azure networking, identity, and security best practices.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud architecture frameworks, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges, with the ability to build and convey compelling value propositions.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, data engineers, and business analysts, to ensure project alignment and success.
• Experience in creating detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, effort estimates and deliverables for Azure migration projects.
• Ability to lead conversations with clients, vendors, or peers on various business and technical use cases.
• University degree.

P roviding you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.