Microsoft Public Cloud Consultant Senior

**Job Type(s)**:Freelance**Location(s)**:Luxembourg**Company Name**:infeurope S.A.infeurope is looking for a **Microsoft Public Consultant senior (F/M)** with at least 6 years of experience and maximum 8 years of experience in Luxembourg.
- **Procurement - Cloud II Mini Competition **
Transfer of knowledge from the current consultants, take over of ongoing work and deliverables
Overall management of the process, preparation/review of procurement documents, allocation of tasks, coordination between various stakeholders and interactions
Develop a framework on how to assess responses from providers
Prepare responses to requests for information and clarifications on the client’s requirements
Support the client in assessing technical proposals of providers, analyse and challenge the responses, summarise the key elements for the client’s management.
Assist with the onboarding of the selected provider: development of the migration/transition plan, knowledge sharing and establishment of ongoing governance including definition of RACI matrices between the different parties
- **Technical and Service Management **
In parallel with the procurement procedure, the Current Service Provider will undertake certain technical tasks to prepare for the migration. These include (but are not limited to) implementation of connectivity as well as adapting the client’s authentication to use the Azure AD. This work needs to be
overseen and technical project management conducted.
Support the client’s IT Security team in defining and implementing an IT Security model covering both cloud and on premise services and infrastructure. Ensure IT, information security, data protection and other compliance topics are well managed.
Analyse and identify additional technical or service management changes that are needed to prepare the onboarding of the Cloud Management Provider.
Support the client in implementing changes, work closely with the Current Service Provider to clarify and adapt both technical and service process changes.
Promote the project and Microsoft Azure services within the client. Assist business users and technical teams in understanding Azure services and how they can bring value to the client. Undertake analysis of requirements and identify future opportunities within the Microsoft cloud platform.
Oversee new services and technical changes as the client’s technical and service landscape is constantly changing. Ensure any impacts on the future architecture are analysed and clear to the client’s stakeholders
Currently the client’s service management is focused on the Current Service Provider. The future model will need to accommodate more providers and the interactions between them. Assist the client with developing a new model, anticipating any changes to existing processes, procedures etc. in order to ensure a smooth transition
Challenge the planning of the Cloud Management Provider as well as validate technical and security design decisions
Be a knowledge resource for the client’s IT team on Microsoft cloud capabilities, services and best practice
- **Project Management **
Develop a project plan to map out related tasks and dependencies
Manage a complex procurement procedure, ensure tracking of multiple questions and answers, capture input from numerous stakeholders. Ensure all stakeholders are aligned before providing a formal response.
Drive tasks forward in line with the plan, ensure that other resources are aware and respect deadlines
Prepare and lead Steering Committee and other meetings
Ensure that all activities are being performed in an auditable way, e.g., meetings minutes, decision tracked and recorded, risks and issues logged and managed

**Technical skills: **
Work experience between six (6) and eight (8) years
Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure, supported by relevant accreditations
Proven knowledge of Cloud architecture including Cloud security
Proven experience of migrating services to Microsoft Azure
Solid understanding of Cloud operations, ability to define service specifications, SLAs, KPIs
Knowledge of IT Service Management including in a hybrid cloud environment. Familiarity with ITIL process, concepts etc.
Experience working with cloud service providers, ideally experience of defining technical specifications for procurement procedures etc.
Business analysis skills, ability to understand business needs/requirements and translate them into technical services and solutions
Experience managing projects, proven delivery results including managing external service providers

**Soft-skills: **
Proactive, self-starter, able to drive topics forward
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
Ability to create PowerPoint presentation and present technical concepts clearly and concisely
Ability to communicate effectively with technical resources and senior management
Team player with good collaboration skills, willing to share knowledge and