Lead Modern Workplace Architect

La Fosse Associates; London; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international consumer goods group seeks a Lead Modern Workplace Architect to drive the strategy and execution of their modern workplace platform. This role includes leading teams, managing complex migrations, and ensuring compliance across all technology systems, primarily based in London with a 90% remote work allowance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior IT workplace or modern desktop architecture role.
• Strong track record of Intune and Autopilot deployment.
• Experience with Entra ID design and rollout.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a modern workplace environment using Microsoft 365, Intune, and Autopilot.
• Lead complex migrations and define global standards for endpoint management.
• Mentor and upskill regional IT teams and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft 365

Intune

Autopilot

Endpoint Management

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Role Title: Lead Modern Workplace Architect
Location: UK-based | 90% Remote with some travel across England
Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Overview

A leading international consumer goods group — private equity-backed, multi-brand, and acquisitive — is undertaking a major transformation of its digital workplace landscape. With operations spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, and North America, the business is consolidating and standardising its IT environment to enable growth, integration, and operational efficiency.

The Role

As Lead Modern Workplace Architect, you’ll be responsible for the strategy, architecture, and execution of the modern workplace platform — driving standardisation, security, and enablement across identity, collaboration, and endpoint management.

You will bring strong experience leading teams and delivering multiple migrations across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and client endpoints, with deep hands-on expertise in Intune and Autopilot. You’ll act as both architect and delivery leader — capable of strategic planning, technical design, and operational rollout.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement a modern workplace environment across all divisions using Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Autopilot.

Lead multiple complex migrations — M365 tenant-to-tenant, Entra ID consolidation, and Windows endpoint standardisation.

Define and maintain global standards for endpoint builds, software packaging, and deployment automation.

Deliver a global Autopilot-based client provisioning process to streamline onboarding and rebuilds.

Consolidate miscellaneous workplace tools into a streamlined, fit-for-purpose portfolio.

Build and lead a modern workplace team capable of global delivery and support.

Work closely with other technology leaders to align roadmap, architecture, and service standards.

Mentor and upskill regional IT teams to maintain workplace consistency and maturity.

Drive adoption and effective use of collaboration tools across the business.

Security & Compliance

Partner with security teams to ensure all endpoint and identity configurations meet policy and compliance standards.

Take ownership of securing client devices, user identities, and collaboration environments.

Support incident response and vulnerability management in the digital workplace domain.

User Enablement

Define a workplace enablement strategy, supported by self-service resources, training, and communications.

Improve the digital employee experience through simplified tools, intuitive access, and proactive support design.

12-Month Success Measures

Fully staffed workplace team operating efficiently

Harmonised UK & Ireland M365 tenant, Entra ID, and endpoint platforms

Stable global client build deployed to UK & IE users

SharePoint Online replacing legacy file shares

End-user training and comms strategy launched and embedded

Migration roadmap agreed for Europe and North America (Year 2+)

What You Bring

Proven leadership of multiple global workplace transformations and migrations

Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Autopilot

A pragmatic approach to change delivery in fast-paced, PE-owned, or M&A-heavy environments

Ability to work from strategic design through to hands-on implementation and troubleshooting

Excellent stakeholder management skills at both senior and operational levels

Requirements

5+ years in a senior IT workplace, EUC, or modern desktop architecture role

Strong track record of Intune + Autopilot deployment and management

Extensive experience with:

Entra ID design and rollout

Endpoint management and client image design

Proven success in leading global teams and collaborating across functions

Bonus: Experience in private equity, M&A integrations, or carve-outs

Preferred Certifications (or equivalent experience):