Job Specifications
Microsoft Engineering Manager - UK / remote - innovative, fast-growing and established MSP.
70% technical leadership and approx. 30% people management.
This role blends technical leadership, delivery oversight, operational excellence, and customer engagement to ensure predictable, scalable, and high-quality outcomes across all engagements.
Skills/experience
Solid experience working with Microsoft cloud transformation and modern workplace technologies
Proven experience delivering cloud migration projects across applications, data, and infrastructure
Strong knowledge of DevOps tooling and methodologies (Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code). • Ability to implement solutions aligned with CAF, Well-Architected pillars, and industry security frameworks.
• Proven experience in at least one of the following:
• Cloud & AI Platforms (Cloud Migration & Modernisation, CAF & WAF design and operating principles, Landing Zones, IaC, Data & Analytics)
• AI Business Solutions (Identity Management, Data Governance, Endpoint Management, Power Platform, Data & Analytics, Security) • Security (Entra ID, Defender suite, Zero Trust)
• Hybrid Infrastructure (Windows Server, AD DS, VMware/Hyper-V, migration tooling)
Desirable
Microsoft Azure, 365, Power Platform/BI or DevOps certifications • ITIL, TOGAF, AGILE or other architectural/governance certifications
Role duties:
Technical Authority
Technical Leadership & Inspiration
Team Line Management & Talent Development
Review and Agree project scope and engineering estimates
Project Work Breakdown Structure, Planning & Design
Implementation & Migration Strategy Ownership
Assist the PM’s as required to oversee pilot phases, migration waves, technical validation
Embed automation, tooling, and repeatable patterns to accelerate delivery and reduce
risk.
Task Assignment & Scheduling (with Project Management)
Work closely with PMs to assign tasks based on skills, workload, and project priorities.
Control of software development / DevOps
Technical Escalation Management
Ensure technical engineering tasks are fulfilled to time, quality & budget
Drive Customer Optimisation Strategy
Excellent opportunity to join this fantastic organisation and play an integral role in their growth and success!!
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