Practice Manager
Greater Chicago area
Cloud & DevOps /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Who We Are
At Concurrency, we embody innovation. We're not just tech consultants; we are forward thinkers with a purpose. Our team thrives on disrupting the norm, constantly seeking the next challenge and pushing boundaries to redefine what's achievable. Recognized as a Microsoft Gold Partner, a ServiceNow Elite Partner, and recipient of multiple Partner of the Year awards, Concurrency is synonymous with excellence. If you're fueled by the desire to transform technology into real-world solutions, join us and unleash your potential as a change catalyst.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for driving change. A Practice Manager to lead our Cloud & DevOps practice while fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation and excellence within the team. The Practice Manager will be responsible for managing a team of top-tier professionals, overseeing the practice's P&L, capacity management, go-to-market plans, collaborating with the Sales Team, and driving allocations and hiring initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Manage and lead a team of Cloud & DevOps professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
- Oversee the practice's P&L, budget, forecasted revenue targets, and track financial performance against goals, to meet profitability goals and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and project staffing to meet client demands and optimize utilization.
- Develop sales enablement strategies in line with organizational go-to-market for your practice.
- Collaborate with the Sales Team to identify and pursue new business opportunities, participate in client meetings, and contribute to proposal development.
- Drive hiring initiatives, including identifying staffing needs, attracting top talent, conducting interviews, and onboarding new team members.
- Drive resolution for issues and risks with active project execution, sales pipeline, capacity and forecast.
- Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and incorporate them into the practice to maintain a competitive edge.
- Inspire your team of technologists to promote your practice through blogging and community engagement.
- Maintain a strong Microsoft presence through active participation in community speaking engagements, blog posting, Social Media presence and events.
What You'll Need
- Over 10 years of experience in the IT industry, with a focus on Cloud & DevOps.
- Demonstrated track record of managing and leading high-performing teams.
- Strong business acumen and experience managing P&L.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on driving business growth and profitability.
- Experience developing and executing go-to-market plans to drive business expansion.
- Proven experience cultivating strong, long-lasting relationships with clients by understanding their business objectives, challenges, and technology needs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong client relationships.
- Deep understanding of Cloud & DevOps technologies, tools, and best practices.
What Will Set You Apart
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Deep understanding of Cloud & DevOps technologies and best practices around Azure.
- Relevant Azure certifications
- Professional Services experience
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