Microsoft 365 Solution Architect

CGI Group Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Microsoft 365 Solution Architect in Westminster to lead digital transformation projects. The role involves architecting solutions, engaging with clients, and mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have strong Microsoft 365 expertise and stakeholder management skills. Benefits include insurance coverage, flexible time off, and the possibility for remote work.

Benefits

Insurance coverage

Medical benefits

Flexible time off

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Experience in delivering solutions in diverse project environments.
• Ability to produce clear and detailed technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand business requirements.
• Architect Microsoft 365 solutions tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate using Agile frameworks.

Skills

Microsoft 365 consulting experience

Strong stakeholder management skills

Technical documentation skills

Experience with Agile methodologies

Tools

SharePoint

Teams

OneDrive

Co-Pilot

Job description

Overview

As a Microsoft 365 Solution Architect, you will lead transformative digital projects across a variety of sectors. You will be responsible for shaping solutions and strategies, creating high-level and low-level designs, and providing hands-on technical leadership. With each engagement bringing its own unique challenges, your ability to quickly understand requirements and align them with suitable Microsoft 365 technologies will be key. You will be instrumental in building client relationships, managing stakeholders, and delivering valuable insights that help shape long-term technology strategies. Your experience in balancing technical and business needs will enable you to provide pragmatic and sustainable solutions. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach, and you will also play a role in mentoring and supporting colleagues, contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement. We are looking for someone who can confidently engage with senior stakeholders, understands the value of Microsoft 365, and brings innovative ideas from previous engagements to new scenarios. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working independently while being part of a collaborative team, this is the role for you.

• Engage with clients to capture and understand business requirements
• Architect Microsoft 365 solutions tailored to specific client needs
• Create and present high-level and low-level design documents
• Work hands-on with technologies including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Co-Pilot
• Collaborate using Agile and other frameworks such as TOGAF and SAFe
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the team

Qualifications

• A blend of technical expertise, consulting experience, and enthusiasm for Microsoft 365; good working knowledge across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with the ability to go deep in specialist areas such as SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
• Experience delivering solutions in diverse project environments
• Ability to build integrated, scalable solutions with Microsoft 365 tools and articulate business value; strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions in complex scenarios; experience with AI-driven features like Co-Pilot is advantageous
• Familiarity with architecture and delivery methodologies, including Agile Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and frameworks like TOGAF or RCDA
• Experience in environments involving Microsoft 365 migrations or hybrid deployments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to produce clear, detailed technical documentation and high-level design documents

Benefits & Additional Information

• Benefits: Insurance coverage, Medical benefits, Pension plan, Member Assistant Programme, Check4Cancer, Flexible time off, Share Purchase Plan, Member discounts, Dental benefits, Vision benefits, Profit Participation Plan, Health and Wellbeing Programme
• Role may involve remote working with some occasional travel to offices or client sites across the UK
• All applicants must be eligible for UK SC level Security Clearance
• CGI is recognised for its workplace culture and awards; the role is offered within CGI’s Global Technology Business Unit