IT Strategy Consultant

It is a deeply strategic and consultative role that would suit a candidate looking for a role to offer the depth and breadth of challenge that this opportunity has., * Understanding the client's long-term business objectives to create, deliver and manage an IT strategy for that business or organisation, with timescales and milestones that can be measured.

• Working alongside colleagues at Mirus to ensure we deliver a unified service to the client
• Building relationships within key stakeholders within the client (Directors, Senior Management, Decision-makers) to ensure Mirus is assisting with adding value to the relationship.
• Working with clients to develop appropriate IT policies and procedures which are specific to their organisation and align to any compliance requirements the organisation has.
• Assist Mirus to identify further sales opportunities within that client (additional services, projects, telephony, print, additional strategy consultancy)
• Working with the client to ensure adoption of technology and new solutions implemented.
• Create, update, and manage an IT Risk Log for the client to identify all areas of risk and work to identify possible approaches to reduce or mitigate that risk.
• Where required, produce regular reporting for the clients which is appropriate to the type of engagement Mirus has with the client.
• Work alongside the internal IT team to provide project assistance where required.

The right candidate for this role will have:

• Strong interpersonal skills for working with both teams and individuals at all levels
• Ability to analyse, specify and scope client solutions
• Ability to deal with changing scenarios and manage client's expectations
• Expert knowledge of VMware, Microsoft Operating Systems
• Expert knowledge of Networking technologies
• Proven experience of planning project timelines
• Knowledge of risk management
• Expert Knowledge of M365 products/licensing
• Experience of working with Copilot/AI

The budgeted salary for this role is between £60,000 and £75,000 a year , depending on experience.

As part of Advania, we are backed by a leading technology services and solutions provider, and the most awarded Microsoft partner in the UK. At Mirus, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees, which is reflected in our diverse learning ecosystem. Whether through self-paced online courses or provider-led training sessions, Mirus ensures that all employees have access to valuable learning opportunities. We offer a range of benefits designed to support training for personal development, business needs, and client requirements. here. Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form. #LI-Hybrid DepartmentProfessional ServicesLocationsMilton KeynesYearly salary£65,000 - £75,000 About Mirus IT We have been providing our clients with comprehensive IT Support and technology solutions, including cloud services, managed print, telephony, Office 365 applications, cyber security and data recovery, and more, since 2002. As part of Advania , we are backed by a leading technology services and solutions provider, and the most awarded Microsoft partner in the UK., The Advania group has been operating in the UK since December 2021, following the acquisition of professional and managed IT services provider Content+Cloud. We're excited to now be bringing the Advania name and customer-centric values to our UK partners Our UK business employs around 1,000 people, located in London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Reading, Sheffield and Cardiff, as well as Cape Town, South Africa, and Florida and New York, US. We also deliver our services globally through 21 established partnerships. Our Story We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services., The Advania group traces its origins to Iceland in 1939, expanding across the Nordic states over the following decades. Launching as Advania in 2012, the group has since grown to have more than 4,500 employees across six countries. "Advania's goal is to be the most preferred Northern European IT service provider, where our decentralised business model, our focus on the customer and our willingness to always prioritise long-term relationships may continue to evolve." Hege Støre, Group CEO, Advania, Feeling valued and supported at work is a right that everyone deserves. At Advania, we take a proactive approach to building a workforce that not only breeds success, but that creates better people, too.