M365 Architect

Job description

M365 Architect

£70000 - 77500 per annum benefits

24 Month FTC

Working Model - Hybrid (2 times a week in the office)

Location - Canary Wharf

About the client - My client is a leading government client.

Current Challenges

1. Manual Processes:
• Problem: The organization relies on several manual workflows, which are prone to inefficiencies, errors, and delays, particularly in critical investigations.
• Impact: This could slow down operations and affect the quality and timeliness of decision-making.
2. Underutilised M365 Potential:
• Problem: The organization is not fully leveraging the Microsoft 365 (M365) suite, which leads to missed opportunities for productivity and collaboration enhancements.
• Impact: There is a gap between current use and the potential benefits, resulting in suboptimal performance and user frustration.
3. Evolving Organisational and Compliance Needs:
• Problem: The organization's compliance requirements are growing, necessitating more tailored solutions within the M365 environment for case management and stakeholder relationship management.
• Impact: Without addressing these needs, the organization risks non-compliance, which could have legal and reputational consequences.

How a Cloud Solutions Architect Will Drive Value

1. Information Architecture:
• Solution: The Cloud Solutions Architect will enhance the information architecture to ensure streamlined access to information, improved collaboration on casework, and optimized search capabilities.
• Value: This will reduce time spent searching for information and improve the effectiveness of casework, leading to faster and more informed decisions.
2. Process Automation:
• Solution: Development of Power Automate workflows and Power Apps to automate manual tasks.
• Value: This will reduce the potential for human error, free up staff for more strategic tasks, and increase overall productivity.
3. Governance and Compliance:
• Solution: Implementing robust M365 security and compliance measures tailored to the organization's policies.
• Value: This will help minimize risks associated with data handling, ensuring that the organization meets its compliance obligations and protects its reputation.
4. Enhanced User Adoption:
• Solution: Co-developing strategies for adoption and training to ensure that staff fully leverage M365 capabilities.
• Value: Higher user adoption will lead to better use of the M365 tools, enhancing productivity and collaboration across the organization.

Expected Outcomes

1. Accelerated Investigations:
• The improved case management and stakeholder relationship management systems, along with process automation, will speed up casework and decision-making.
2. Improved Efficiency:
• By optimizing workflows and eliminating manual tasks, staff will have more time for strategic work, increasing overall capacity and effectiveness.
3. Mitigated Risk:
• The proactive implementation of governance and compliance measures will enhance data security, helping to protect the organization's reputation.

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