Head of Cloud and Workplace Technology

RSM UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days holiday

Wellbeing benefits

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking a senior leader to define and drive the cloud, platform engineering and modern workplace strategy. You will establish reusable platform services, governance and a cloud-first operating model to modernise technology foundations across the firm.

You will lead a cross-functional team of cloud, platform and workplace specialists, partnering with Microsoft, Microland and other suppliers to deliver secure, scalable services and cost-effective solutions that enable business growth.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in cloud infrastructure, cloud transformation or platform engineering.
• Strong Azure and Microsoft technology background.
• Experience establishing cloud, engineering or platform teams.
• Knowledge of platform engineering, DevOps, automation and infrastructure-as-code.
• Broad understanding of workplace technologies.
• Experience leading technology transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and outsourced service partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the cloud and platform engineering strategy in alignment with the broader technology strategy.
• Establish the roadmap for cloud, workplace technology and collaboration platforms.
• Act as the technical lead for platform transformation and infrastructure modernisation.
• Advise the CIO and Technology Leadership Team on future technologies, opportunities and risks.
• Lead transition towards a cloud-first operating model and mature a platform engineering capability.
• Own the strategy for Microsoft 365, collaboration services, devices and workplace technology.

Skills

Cloud leadership

Azure

Platform engineering

DevOps

Automation

Infrastructure as code

Stakeholder management

Communication

Supplier management

Transformation programs

Tools

Azure DevOps

IaC tooling

Microsoft 365

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Lead the strategy, architecture and delivery of RSM's cloud, platform engineering and modern workplace capabilities.

You will establish and lead a new function responsible for driving the strategy for our estate to/in the Azure cloud and across Microsoft 365, collaboration services, platform engineering, end-user computing and workplace technology. The role will define the future technology landscape, create reusable platform services that enable innovation across the firm and deliver the roadmap required to modernise RSM's technology foundations and workplace technologies.

Strategy & Leadership

• Define and deliver the cloud and platform engineering strategy in alignment with the broader technology strategy
• Establish the roadmap for cloud, workplace technology and collaboration platforms.
• Act as the technical lead for platform transformation and infrastructure modernisation.
• Advise the CIO and Technology Leadership Team on future technologies, opportunities and risks.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Lead RSM's transition towards a cloud-first operating model.
• Build and mature a platform engineering capability that provides reusable services, standards and guardrails.
• Establish cloud governance, automation, infrastructure-as-code and platform standards.
• Ensure platforms are secure, scalable, resilient and cost effective.

Modern Workplace

• Own the strategy for Microsoft 365, collaboration services, devices and workplace technology.
• Define the future workplace experience, including M365, Copilot, identity, endpoint management and collaboration platforms.
• Improve colleague productivity through the effective use of modern workplace technologies.

Collaboration with Key Teams

• Work closely with Architecture, Cyber Security and Operations teams to define technology standards.
• Ensure solutions are secure, supportable and aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Engage with our infrastructure outsource services provider, Microland, to drive change and ensure that all solutions are appropriately supported.
• Maintain ownership of platform cost efficiency, risk, resilience and technical debt.

Delivery & Adoption

• Work with internal teams, service lines and suppliers to introduce new capabilities.
• Ensure new services transition successfully into operational support.

Team & Supplier Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing team of cloud, platform and workplace specialists.
• Develop strong partnerships with Microsoft, Microland and other strategic suppliers.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on enabling the business.

What we are looking for

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Significant leadership experience in cloud infrastructure, cloud transformation or platform engineering.
• Strong Azure and Microsoft technology background.
• Experience establishing cloud, engineering or platform teams.
• Knowledge of platform engineering, DevOps, automation and infrastructure-as-code.
• Broad understanding of workplace technologies.
• Experience leading technology transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and outsourced service partners.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong technical credibility.
• Collaborative, low-ego leadership style.
• Pragmatic and outcome-focused.
• Strong communicator capable of influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passionate about simplification, modernisation and continuous improvement.

What we can offer you

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working (confirm pattern or delete if not applicable)
• 27 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days) (confirm appropriate days per role)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.