IT Strategy Consultant

Position OverviewWe are looking for an IT Strategy Consultant to join our team in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will work across a portfolio of clients to formulate strategic IT goals, identify risks, develop IT policies and procedures, plan future IT budgets, and analyse and rework business processes and technology changes.It is a deeply strategic and consultative role that would suit a candidate looking for a role to offer the depth and breadth of challenge that this opportunity has.Salary & BenefitsThe budgeted salary for this role is between £60,000 and £75,000 a year, depending on experience.Click here for the list of benefits.Hybrid workingWe recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. The current minimum office attendance is 2 days per week for roles based in Milton Keynes. Please note that this particular role will require client travel in addition to the designated office days.If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.Want to know more about life at Mirus? Let our employees show you hereResponsibilitiesSome of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:Understanding the client's long-term business objectives to create, deliver and manage an IT strategy for that business or organisation, with timescales and milestones that can be measured.Working alongside colleagues at Mirus to ensure we deliver a unified service to the clientBuilding relationships within key stakeholders within the client (Directors, Senior Management, Decision-makers) to ensure Mirus is assisting with adding value to the relationship.Working with clients to develop appropriate IT policies and procedures which are specific to their organisation and align to any compliance requirements the organisation has.Assist Mirus to identify further sales opportunities within that client (additional services, projects, telephony, print, additional strategy consultancy)Working with the client to ensure adoption of technology and new solutions implemented.Create, update, and manage an IT Risk Log for the client to identify all areas of risk and work to identify possible approaches to reduce or mitigate that risk.Where required, produce regular reporting for the clients which is appropriate to the type of engagement Mirus has with the client.Work alongside the internal IT team to provide project assistance where required.Qualifications & ExperienceThe right candidate for this role will have:Strong interpersonal skills for working with both teams and individuals at all levelsAbility to analyse, specify and scope client solutionsAbility to deal with changing scenarios and manage client's expectationsExpert knowledge of VMware, Microsoft Operating SystemsExpert knowledge of Networking technologiesProven experience of planning project timelinesKnowledge of risk managementExpert Knowledge of M365 products/licensingExperience of working with Copilot/AIAbout UsWe have been providing our clients with comprehensive IT Support and technology solutions, including cloud services, managed print, telephony, Office 365 applications, cyber security and data recovery, and more, since 2002.As part of Advania, we are backed by a leading technology services and solutions provider, and the most awarded Microsoft partner in the UK.At Mirus, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees, which is reflected in our diverse learning ecosystem. Whether through self-paced online courses or provider-led training sessions, Mirus ensures that all employees have access to valuable learning opportunities. We offer a range of benefits designed to support training for personal development, business needs, and client requirements.To find out more about working at Mirus, visit our careers website here.Our Selection ProcessWe are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.We have been providing our clients with comprehensive IT Support and technology solutions, including cloud services, managed print, telephony, Office 365 applications, cyber security and data recovery, and more, since 2002.As part of Advania, we are backed by a leading technology services and solutions provider, and the most awarded Microsoft partner in the UK.