The Journey to Lead Program

HSO Academy is global by design & exists to support our global community of talent who operate in a dynamic, ever evolving & always learning environment & industry.

As a business transformation partner with deep industry expertise & global reach, we cannot & do not stand still. Whether you are a career starter or seasoned professional, HSO provides you with a culture of learning and innovation. In return, we expect you to have an always learning attitude & always be ready to react, adapt & embrace change.

From technical skills, soft skills, mentorships, leadership coaching, masterclasses, informal knowledge sharing & globally recognised certifications - HSO Academy is your personal & professional knowledge accelerator.

With the support of HSO Academy you can thrive as a curious individual that wants to stay 10 steps ahead. As a result of this, our clients thrive too.

"HSO's Academy mission is to facilitate, enable, empower, & keep evolving the talent behind HSO in achieving this mission."

Henk-Jan Brommer Manager | HSO Academy

What does the HSO Academy offer?

Core to HSO Academy is being a central global hub of training, resources, & learning. The most famous part of HSO Academy is the HSO Masterclass, with more than 450 employees at HSO having experienced the Masterclass. However, there are far more learning & development programs and continued professional development initiatives beyond this with multiple local initiatives that are leveraged globally.

To support you in your ongoing personal and professional development, HSO Academy is designed to develop you in the key technical and consulting competencies required in your career, alongside soft skills development, and behavioural competencies.

For Graduates and Entry Level Professionals

The HSO Masterclass is an intensive, five-week Learning and Experiential Development program for those who have recently graduated and have chosen to kickstart their career in the consulting field.

The Masterclass is fully endorsed with Microsoft Certification following completion. Once you have completed the HSO Masterclass you will start working immediately with client teams and be mentored by experienced consultants.

The Professional Development Program incorporates the HSO Masterclass but is structured as a two-year program for graduates. Following the HSO Masterclass you will continue to receive monthly training and quarterly team building activities throughout the program.

For experienced professionals

Next to the Graduate Masterclass, HSO Academy offers professional masterclasses: this is a tailored multi-week program meeting the needs of more experienced people joining HSO. Cross-skilling and upskilling are at the core of the professional masterclass: no matter if you are new to the Microsoft ecosystem or new to consulting, HSO Academy will deliver the training that is needed to become a successful consultant at HSO.

Accelerating adoption of new technologies

As a global company, HSO local knowledge acceleration initiatives may vary, but every country is encouraged to leverage local initiatives globally. Facilitating early adoption of the latest technological advances and providing continued training of new skills ensuring all talent at HSO is prepared for upcoming required capabilities in a rapidly changing landscape.

For career transitioners

Are you looking to reimagine your career and have sector experience in either manufacturing, financial services, professional services, retail, or the public sector? ! We are looking for driven people that can adapt and learn to become a consultant under our unique cross-training program. We tailor intensive and ongoing training to each individual with a combined approach of self-learning and team training to prepare you for client project work in your area of sector experience.

"We promote creativity, initiative & continuous learning to optimise our team members' personal growth & wellbeing.”

Alan Khan and Jack Ades, Managing Directors | USA

The Journey to Lead Program

Find out how we coach and guide a group of leaders to become the next generation of managers. Léonie Havekes and Nathalie Boerefijn share what they’ve learned in their Journey to Lead.

An inside perspective of HSO's Young Professionals Program Journey

After graduating as an Industrial Engineer in Turkey, Hatice Aydin decided to pursue a career in IT and Business Applications. She was working on ERP projects and doing a master’s degree in software engineering."It was at this time I realized I wanted to be involved in international and diverse projects while also gaining experience abroad. And so my path crossed with that of HSO International."Here is the story that brought me to HSO International’s Young Professionals Program (YPP).

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Senior Dynamics 365 Finance Consultant - HSO Australia or New Zealand

HSO is a leading Microsoft Partner with an established pedigree in Dynamics. Although we are relatively new to the ANZ region, we have quickly made our mark as a safe pair of hands for customer's D365 implementations.Our rapid growth over the last 2 years means we are now looking for Senior D365 professionals to join our growing team.This role can be based in Australia or New Zealand (Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Auckland / Christchurch).______________________________________________________________________________________________As a Senior Dynamics Finance Consultant, working within a team of like minded professionals, you will be highly motivated to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.You will have extensive experience of Dynamics 365 F&O Finance implementations, either leading a team or as a key member of a wider team. You must have deep knowledge of Finance modules and be able to demonstrate the ability to advise and guide customers on best practice in a proactive way leveraging your industry expertise and previous implementation experiences.You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues. You will be required to lead workshops ensuring information is gathered succinctly and accurately to reflect customers requirements.Your documentation must be of a high standard and you will be well versed in the use of Azure DevOps.In addition to this, you must have: The right to work in either Australia or New Zealand; A minimum of 7 years Dynamics experience across a number of Finance modules; Experience of end to end delivery including all aspects of the project lifecycle; Previous experience in consulting, ideally within Australia or New Zealand; Strong analytical skills and a curious mind, with a desire to constantly push the boundaries of your knowledge; Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage customers and colleagues, and; Relevant Microsoft certifications

Senior Dynamics 365 Finance Consultant - New Zealand

HSO is a leading Microsoft Partner with an established pedigree in Dynamics. Although we are relatively new to the ANZ region, we have quickly made our mark as a safe pair of hands for customer's D365 implementations.Our rapid growth over the last 2 years means we are now looking for Senior D365 professionals to join our growing team.This role can be based in New Zealand (Auckland / Christchurch).______________________________________________________________________________________________As a Senior Dynamics Finance Consultant, working within a team of like minded professionals, you will be highly motivated to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.You will have extensive experience of Dynamics 365 F&O Finance implementations, either leading a team or as a key member of a wider team. You must have deep knowledge of Finance modules and be able to demonstrate the ability to advise and guide customers on best practice in a proactive way leveraging your industry expertise and previous implementation experiences.You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues. You will be required to lead workshops ensuring information is gathered succinctly and accurately to reflect customers requirements.Your documentation must be of a high standard and you will be well versed in the use of Azure DevOps.In addition to this, you must have: The right to work in either New Zealand; A minimum of 7 years Dynamics experience across a number of Finance modules; Experience of end to end delivery including all aspects of the project lifecycle; Previous experience in consulting, ideally within Australia or New Zealand; Strong analytical skills and a curious mind, with a desire to constantly push the boundaries of your knowledge; Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage customers and colleagues, and; Relevant Microsoft certifications