M365 Tech Architect

GSK; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical company is seeking an M365 Technical Architect to drive the implementation of AI-driven solutions and ensure compliance with security protocols within Microsoft 365. This pivotal role involves architecting innovative M365 solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational efficiency through AI-powered automation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive engineering experience and a deep understanding of cloud technologies, making them a key player in shaping the future of IT architecture at GSK.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of M365 Technical Architect role.
• 10+ years in engineering, including M365 product suite.
• Experience in architecting comprehensive M365 solutions with a focus on AI integration.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver comprehensive M365 solutions, including M365 Copilot.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for AI and machine learning model implementation.
• Develop governance and security protocols for M365 products.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Governance

Compliance

Security

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant field

Job description

The role necessitates a nuanced understanding of IT architecture, particularly the complexities of Microsoft 365 services.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture (exchange, Sharepoint, and Copilot), encompassing M365 Copilot and supplementary AI-powered services. They should demonstrate proficiency in cloud computing, particularly within the Azure environment, with a strong emphasis on governance, compliance, and security measures.

A background spanning 16+ years in engineering and IT architecture is imperative, underscoring experience in the design, implementation, and management of intricate IT infrastructures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a robust history of integrating AI-driven solutions within enterprise environments, ensuring seamless interoperability while upholding stringent security standards.

• A deep understanding of Microsoft 365 architecture (exchange, Sharepoint, and Copilot), and engineering, including M365 Copilot and other AI-powered services.
• Expertise in cloud computing, particularly Azure, with a focus on governance, compliance, and security protocols.
• Proficiency in implementing AI and machine learning models tailored to business needs.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams to deliver AI-integrated solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues related to AI-driven automation and data management.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and ensure alignment with business goals.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…

• Architect and deliver comprehensive M365 solutions (two or more products), including M365 Copilot, ensuring integration aligns with business goals and leverages AI capabilities effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of AI and machine learning models tailored to enhance business operations within the M365 ecosystem.
• Develop and enforce governance, compliance, and security protocols M365 products, ensuring robust protection of data and compliance with industry regulations.
• Drive the continuous improvement and optimal utilization of AI-powered automation features within the M365 suite, focusing on streamlining manual processes for enhanced operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration and support of M365 services, adhering to Microsoft's roadmap and enterprise objectives.
• Collaborate with CSO (Chief Security Officer) and GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) teams to ensure alignment on security aspects, integrating comprehensive security strategies into AI and machine learning models.
• Provide expert guidance in prompt engineering to maximize user adoption and benefit from AI tools within the M365 suite.
• Build long and short term technical roadmap in alignment with the product vendors, proactively test features or updates and plan for production release in a timely manner.
• Own business demand and follow a controlled approach for release to production.
• Oversee change, communication and release management processes for both on-premises and cloud-hosted services, ensuring compliant and efficient transitions into the production environment.
• Apply strong business acumen to collaborate with leadership, define budgets, forecast needs, and manage services effectively to support enterprise goals.
• Maintain effective stakeholder management, communicating progress and status of platform delivery to GSK business stakeholders.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a relevant field.
• 5+ years of M365 Technical Architect role (Most recent /ongoing)
• 10+ years of engineering experience including M365 product suite.
• 10+ years owning and driving strategic initiatives in the M365 space.
• 10+ years in managing business stakeholders, demand gathering and delivering tangible outcomes for business.
• Experience in architecting and delivering comprehensive M365 solutions, including M365 Copilot, with a focus on AI integration.
• Experience in the design, development, and implementation of AI and machine learning models to enhance business operations in the M365 ecosystem.
• Strong background in developing and enforcing governance, compliance, and security protocols for Azure cloud services.
• Expertise in driving continuous improvement and optimal utilization of AI-powered automation features within the M365 suite.
• Have experience in collaboration with cross-functional and specialized teams, including Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, and Security, Operations.
• Proficiency in providing expert guidance in prompt engineering to maximize user adoption and benefit from AI tools within the M365 suite.
• Experience overseeing change and release management processes for both on-premises and cloud-hosted services.
• Prior experience in collaboration with leadership, define budgets, forecast needs, and manage services effectively to support enterprise goals

Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Extensive experience in overseeing strategic initiatives and delivering comprehensive solutions within the M365 environment.
• Robust understanding of strong interest in AI-powered services (e.g., M365 Copilot).
• Strong background in governance, compliance, and security protocols for Azure cloud services.
• Expertise in optimizing AI-powered automation features within the M365 suite.
• Ability to provide expert guidance in prompt engineering and manage change and release processes.
• Excellent business acumen to work closely with leadership, define budgets, and forecast needs.
• Experience in running systems with a thorough understanding of security, network, and record retention requirements.
• Experience in managing automation workflows across M365 services

#LI-GSK

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Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

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GlaxoSmithKline plc is a British multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Brentford, England.

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