National Consulting - Microsoft Enterprise Platform - Senior Manager (Architect & Solution Lead Role

In a rapidly evolving technology and cybersecurity landscape, clients across all industries look to EY for trusted solutions to address increasingly complex risks, threats, and transformation initiatives.

EY is launching a next-generation Microsoft Enterprise Platform capability within our National Consulting Microsoft Business Applications practice. This capability is part of EY's strategic Microsoft partnership and broader value creation initiative , focused on delivering large-scale, enterprise transformation programs across functions such as finance transformation, supply chain, and digital business solutions .

We are hiring multiple Senior Managers to help build, scale, and deliver this capability across AI, Security, and Cloud domains .

As part of this team, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering enterprise-grade Microsoft solutions. You will contribute either as a:

- Solution Offering Lead , focused on delivery, capability build, and transformation execution

- Microsoft Enterprise Platform Architect , leading solutioning, deal shaping, and pre-sales strategy

Responsible for building, scaling, and delivering Microsoft Enterprise Platform solutions across core domains. These leaders drive engagement delivery, capability development, and transformation outcomes .

Responsible for shaping client opportunities, architecting Microsoft-based solutions, and supporting go-to-market strategy. These leaders focus on solution design, deal execution, and client-centric innovation , particularly for large-scale Microsoft platform opportunities.

Current hiring priorities include leadership roles across Modern Workforce, Cyber & Data Security, M365/Copilot, Infrastructure Modernization, Data Modernization, and AI Modeling.

- Lead delivery or solutioning of Microsoft Enterprise Platform engagements across AI, Security, and Cloud

- Design and implement enterprise-scale Microsoft solutions aligned to business outcomes

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across security, identity, data, and cloud architecture

- Collaborate across sales, architecture, and delivery teams to drive successful client outcomes

- Support the growth and scaling of EY's Microsoft Enterprise Platform capability

- Lead complex transformation programs and enterprise-scale delivery engagements

- Build and scale solution offerings across AI, Security, and Cloud domains

- Drive delivery excellence, governance frameworks, and quality standards

- Lead implementations across Microsoft technologies, including:

- Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365)

- Azure Security capabilities (Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Policy)

- Lead solution architecture and deal shaping for large-scale Microsoft platform opportunities , including enterprise transformation programs across finance, supply chain, and operational domains

- Microsoft 365, including Copilot and collaboration platforms

- Microsoft Security stack (Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, Purview)

- Translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable, secure architectures

- Support proposals, RFP responses, and executive-level client presentations

- Partner with Solution Offering Leads to ensure alignment from sales through delivery

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field

- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud, AI, or enterprise technology

- Experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem , including Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, AI, or Dynamics

Experience supporting solutioning, proposals, or pre-sales activities within complex Microsoft environments

- Strong client-facing consulting experience managing senior stakeholders

- Microsoft certifications (Azure, Security, AI, or Copilot-related certifications)

- Experience building or scaling practices, offerings, or teams

- Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO, MITRE, or Zero Trust architectures

- Experience supporting AI, data modernization, or cloud transformation initiatives

- Willingness to travel approximately 40-50% , depending on client and engagement needs

What we offer you At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

- We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $170,600 to $390,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $204,800 to $443,200.

Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

- Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

- Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

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