Lead Consultant - Azure at Mantel

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Azure, AI, Cloud Transformation, Security, Networking, Identity Management, Access Management, Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep, Infrastructure as Code, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Technical Leadership

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

About us Mantel is an Australian-owned IT Professional Services consultancy, focused on emerging technology to help advance our clients by leveraging AI, Digital, Cloud, Data & Security technology. We are a fully AI-enabled technology consultancy and the partner that bridges the gap between blue-sky ambition and practical steps to deliver value. Since our inception in November 2017, we have experienced remarkable growth across Australia & New Zealand and are honoured to be recognised as a Great Place to Work for 6 years in a row! We hire smart and talented people and get out of their way. As a principle-based organisation, we have a flat structure with no hierarchy. By focusing on our five principles and not getting caught up in red tape, we trust you to get the job done! Cloud Mantel's dedicated cloud capability means you will work with a team of passionate people and all the latest tech in your cloud of choice whether you want to help businesses reach their full potential with Microsoft products, be part of the full cloud transformation on AWS or an expert in Google cloud - there’s an opportunity here for you. About the role We are looking for passionate consultants to help us grow our reputation in the marketplace by delivering high quality consulting services to our clients. You will develop and grow trusted relationships with clients, which complement the company’s commercial and strategic relationships, whilst mentoring other team members. Your expertise in Azure services and solutions will be critical in guiding our clients through their cloud transformation journey. You’ll contribute to the development of our core platform and patterns to meet current and future client requirements. Your day-to-day Lead the design and architecture of Azure solutions tailored to meet clients' business requirements and technical specifications Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Azure consultants, architects, and engineers throughout the project lifecycle Work with an AI-centric mindset to identify and enhance existing processes using modern AI tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot and Gemini Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into actionable Azure-based solutions Leverage AI and modern sensibilities to conduct assessments, feasibility studies, and proofs of concept to validate proposed Azure architectures and solutions Drive the implementation and configuration of Azure services, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards Develop migration strategies and plans to transition on-premises workloads and applications to the Azure cloud Implement robust security measures and compliance controls aligning with industry benchmarks to safeguard Azure environments and data Monitor, optimise, and troubleshoot Azure solutions to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability Stay updated on the latest Azure and AI features, services, and trends to advise clients on continuous optimisation and innovation opportunities Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on maximising the value of Azure and AI investments and achieving business outcomes Establish and maintain relationships with clients as a source of informed, reliable, professional advice about solution options based on the consultant’s specific skills and knowledge Identify and complete tasks with minimal supervision and provides oversight and guidance Willingness to continually upskill; including learning new technologies and AI trends and obtaining new certification relevant to your role Build, recognise and promptly advise of potential follow-on business opportunities Use professional judgement while treating colleagues and clients with respect and compassion, and a demonstrated ability to display our five Mantel principles Work with an AI opportunity focussed mindset to ensure processes are as efficient as possible What you’ll need to be successful Good written & verbal communication skills, including strong stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills Ability to identify trends within their practice relating to products and services and communicate them effectively to the wider practice Bring a positive can-do attitude to the team Ability to lead and mentor others where appropriate At Mantel, we want you to be yourself. We trust our team members to use their professional judgment while treating colleagues and clients with respect, compassion, and professionalism in alignment with our five principles. You take ownership, always stepping up to help and prioritising your teammates. You're also a clear, kind communicator who makes sound decisions based on good judgement Continually evolving mindset, given the fast moving nature of AI and technology in general What tech you’ll need to know: 5+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure solutions in complex enterprise environments Proven experience in leading Azure cloud migration projects from assessment to implementation In-depth knowledge of Azure networking, security, identity, and access management concepts and best practices Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools Solid understanding of using AI tools integrated into IDE tools, and an understanding of which models excel under which conditions Azure certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent certifications preferred What you can expect from us: We believe in unique experiences for all. Our My Deal program allows you to tailor your yearly plan, with the support of your Leader, to decide on what’s most important to you. That might be extra professional development, extra annual or parental leave, time to work on your side hustle, or something else completely different! One size does not fit all. You’ll get all the tools you need to hit the ground running including a new phone, laptop & swag. A true investment in your AI-first career. We are a fully AI-enabled consultancy and provide you with the tools to lead. This includes access to the Mantel AI Gateway, our secure, centralised platform with multiple AI models, plus a dedicated monthly budget and a safe environment to experiment and innovate. You’ll be genuinely supported by an organisation that cares about not only you but your family as well, Mantel offers Flexible Personal Leave options for those unplanned moments in life. We support a flexible hybrid approach to working which is guided by our principles; we trust each other to “make good choices” about the best workplace locations for the requirements of the project, role and client. This can change based on our client needs. Mantel is a certified Family Inclusive Workplace, which means we are committed to improving your wellbeing at work through leading practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing We know you won’t have one job for life. At Mantel, we believe in supporting our team to take their career in a direction that aligns with their passions. We have internal opportunities across Cloud, Data, Security and Digital. Our elite partnerships are a direct result of our deep platform mastery. For you, this means you'll be working alongside teams with the highest levels of technical expertise and tackling the most complex, high-profile projects on the market. Check out our partner awards and recognitions here. Click ‘Apply for this job’ to be considered for this role and our Talent team will be in touch. We value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds and minority groups to apply.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of Azure solutions tailored to meet clients' business requirements. Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Azure consultants throughout the project lifecycle.