Role Title: Lead Modern Workplace Architect Location: UK-based | 90% Remote with some travel across England Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus & Benefits
A leading international consumer goods group - private equity-backed, multi-brand, and acquisitive - is undertaking a major transformation of its digital workplace landscape. As Lead Modern Workplace Architect, you'll be responsible for the strategy, architecture, and execution of the modern workplace platform - driving standardisation, security, and enablement across identity, collaboration, and endpoint management.
You will bring strong experience leading teams and delivering multiple migrations across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and client endpoints, with deep hands-on expertise in Intune and Autopilot. You'll act as both architect and delivery leader - capable of strategic planning, technical design, and operational rollout.
Architecture & Delivery
Architect and implement a modern workplace environment across all divisions using Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Autopilot .
Lead multiple complex migrations - M365 tenant-to-tenant, Entra ID consolidation, and Windows endpoint standardisation.
Define and maintain global standards for endpoint builds, software packaging, and deployment automation.
Build and lead a modern workplace team capable of global delivery and support.
Work closely with other technology leaders to align roadmap, architecture, and service standards.
Partner with security teams to ensure all endpoint and identity configurations meet policy and compliance standards.
Support incident response and vulnerability management in the digital workplace domain.
Define a workplace enablement strategy, supported by self-service resources, training, and communications.
Improve the digital employee experience through simplified tools, intuitive access, and proactive support design.
Production-ready Autopilot + Intune deployment framework in use
SharePoint Online replacing legacy file shares
End-user training and comms strategy launched and embedded
Proven leadership of multiple global workplace transformations and migrations
Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Autopilot
Ability to work from strategic design through to hands-on implementation and troubleshooting
Excellent stakeholder management skills at both senior and operational levels
5+ years in a senior IT workplace, EUC, or modern desktop architecture role
Strong track record of Intune + Autopilot deployment and management
Microsoft 365 tenant consolidation
Endpoint management and client image design
Bonus: Experience in private equity, M&A integrations, or carve-outs
Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Certified: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Architect
ITIL® 4 Foundation or Intermediate