Principal Technology Consultant

Overview

Microsoft Industry Solution - Global Delivery Center (GDC) delivers end-to-end solutions by enabling accelerated adoption and productive use of Microsoft technologies. An organization of well over 1000+ exceptional people, GDC presents a great opportunity for highly skilled services professionals to make a foray into consulting, solution development and delivery roles.

The Principal Consultant is a senior leader responsible for the successful technical execution and delivery of complex client projects across diverse domains. This role acts as a strategic anchor between clients, architects, delivery managers, project managers, and delivery teams. In the AI-first GDC org, Principal Consultants are expected to embed AI-native thinking into delivery models, ensuring solutions are intelligent, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, demonstrates breadth of expertise, and advocates for solutions that deliver true client value.

Qualifications

Overall minimum 20+ Year of industry experience 6+ years technical sales experience 6+ years project management experience 3+ years people management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers Technical or Professional Certification in Cloud Infrastructure domain Open to travel domestically and internationally and work with different cultures and customers Technical certifications based on domain/service line (e.g., Azure, Security, Dynamics). Delivery Management certification (e.g., Scrum, Agile, Change Management, Project Management).

Areas of Expertise

Experience on leading deployment of complex multi cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, GCP) Azure experience of designing, implementing, and deploying infrastructure for Business Critical applications to handle High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) Experience in leading Azure landing zone design and implementation including advance networking requirements Knowledge of common DevOps platforms - Azure Devops, GitHub, Gitlab and Jenkins Working Knowledge of Container security principles and Cloud platform design principles Experience in leading large scale cloud migration projects and implementation of Azure monitoring and security best practice Expertise in AKS and related container technologies Expertise in Azure DevOps and automation using Terraform/Bicep/PowerShell/CLI etc

Nice to have Skills

Multi-cloud experience a plus - AWS, Google Cloud Platform

Personal Attributes

Passion for technology and innovation. Ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and clients. Strong decision-making skills and a consultative mindset. Flexibility to manage in a fast-moving, ambiguous consulting environment. Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

AI-First Delivery Leadership

Embed AI-first principles into delivery workflows, leveraging automation and intelligent orchestration where applicable. Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with client business outcomes. Drive engineering excellence through reusable components, accelerators, and scalable architecture. Oversee technical execution across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to best practices, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define strategies, delivery plans, milestones, and risk mitigation approaches. Act as a technical point of contact for clients, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Ensure delivery models are optimized for modern, AI-native execution, including integration of automation and intelligent processes.

Engineering Excellence

Champion high-quality engineering practices across all delivery engagements. Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural integrity, and performance benchmarks. Promote secure coding, test-driven development, and observability as default practices. Encourage continuous learning and technical certifications to maintain cutting-edge expertise. Drive adoption of modern delivery methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD) to ensure robust and scalable solutions. Foster a culture of technical rigor, innovation, and accountability within the team.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies to inform strategic direction. Lead innovation in delivery models, reusable assets, and accelerators to enhance efficiency and impact. Champion modern thinking and best practices across teams and engagements to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Client Engagement & Solutioning

Engage with clients to understand business needs and provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Support pre-sales and solutioning efforts with estimations, proof-of-concepts, and technical proposals. Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and value delivery.

Team Management & Mentorship

Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and technical excellence. Conduct reviews, provide feedback, and support professional development of team members.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, security, and regulatory requirements. Promote secure coding, test-driven development, and observability as default practices.

Strategic Partnering

Serve as a strategic partner for internal and external stakeholders on key initiatives. Provide strategic guidance and execution oversight to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Other

Embody our and Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect

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