The Solution Architect Manager (SAM) for UK & Ireland leads a high performing team of delivery resources (Solution Architects and consultants) who are responsible for the shaping, design, and acceleration of AI driven digital transformation for strategic customers across the geography. This role combines deep technical leadership with strong people management, business impact orientation, and cross industry influence.
Microsoft's overarching mission is to empower every person and organization globally to achieve more. Leading one of our teams, you will contribute to this mission with a growth mindset, innovative thinking, and collaborative efforts. Our daily endeavors align with values of respect, integrity, and accountability, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive both at work and beyond.
The role offers flexibility, with travel percentages varying around 25%. Join us in shaping the future of Azure transformational adoption and AI solutions at Microsoft.
Responsibilities
People Management
Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
Architecture Design
The ability to apply reference architecture and patterns for a variety of solutions (e.g., advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, big data, Internet of Things, modern business intelligence and analytics, modern applications, data platform modernization, data warehousing, business intelligence and analytics, etc.).
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Knowledge of artificial intelligence and data science including machine learning, data mining, machine vision, search knowledge graphs, or natural language processing.
Software Architecture
Knowledge of the high-level structures of a software system and the principles of creating such structures and systems.
Security and Compliance Principles
The ability to follow secure-by-design principles to ensure a secure foundation in the design of solutions.
Cloud Security
The ability to explain and advise on cloud security considerations, capabilities, and tools across software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and infrastructure as a service (IaaS).
Network Architecture
Knowledge of the framework for the specification of a network's physical components and their functional organization and configuration, its operational principles and procedures, as well as communication protocols used.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Master's OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND significant years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security) OR equivalent experience.
Proven track record of hands‑on contributions to AI‑driven transformation initiatives, whether in business process optimization or corporate IT environments.
Demonstrated past experience leading large‑scale digital transformation programs that leveraged public cloud adoption for application modernization or data platform strategy.
Additional or preferred qualifications
Relevant technical sales experience.
Project management experience.
Experience with managing multiple, complex projects or portfolios.
Experience leading blended and multidisciplinary teams.
People management experience, including managing consultant practice managers, technical sales managers, and/or technical architect managers.
Technical or Professional Certification in Domain (e.g. AI or Azure architecture)
Solution Architecture M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across United Kingdom is £ 96,400.00 - £ 195,100.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/united-kingdom-corporate-pay.html
Solution Architecture M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across Ireland is €101,100.00 - €213,700.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Significant experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, or a technology domain such as security
- Hands-on contributions to AI-driven transformation initiatives
- Experience leading large-scale digital transformation programs involving public cloud adoption, application modernization, or data platform strategy
- Relevant technical sales experience
- Project management experience
- Experience managing multiple complex projects or portfolios
- Experience leading blended and multidisciplinary teams
- People management experience, including managing consulting, technical sales, or technical architecture managers
- Technical or professional certification in a relevant domain, such as AI or Azure architecture
Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
Microsoft Insights
What We Do
At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world in which we live and the future we strive to create. Today, we live in a mobile-first, cloud-first world, and the transformation we are driving across our businesses is designed to enable Microsoft and our customers to thrive in this world.
