Introduction: Join us as the Security Business Group Lead / Country Security Practice Lead, where you will spearhead the Technology practice and business in Belgium, focusing on Cybersecurity. This pivotal role entails leading Avanade's Technology Business Group (BG) for Belgium, shaping the strategic direction of technology propositions, offerings, and capabilities in the region, ensuring immediate business and operational needs are met, and driving growth in alignment with Avanade's client-centric approach.
Come join us:
Are you ready to lead our Security practice and drive innovative consulting services and projects aimed at enhancing our clients' resilience against cyber threats? Join us to contribute to our growth initiatives in the Belgian market and collaborate closely within the Gallia region (Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and France), leveraging Microsoft security solutions and cloud platforms.
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What you'll do:
As the Security Business Group Lead, you will be accountable for driving the region's Tech BG go-to-market strategy, providing thought leadership, achieving sales and revenue targets, and fostering a culture of innovation within the BG. Additionally, as the Practice Lead, you will oversee the Security practice team, ensuring the right capabilities, skillsets, and certifications are in place to deliver client work effectively both now and in the future. Collaboration with regional leaders, partners, and internal stakeholders is key, reporting to the Region General Manager and secondarily to the Technology Area BG Lead. Skills and experiencesss:
• Evolving our Security practice and business to the next level.
• Setting strategic direction and goals for security across the region.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to increase the visibility of the practice and support growth ambitions.
• Building strong relationships with Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade leaders to drive practice and business group growth.
• Interacting with clients and sales team members to address security and risk management issues and identify upselling opportunities.
• Identifying security trends and demands at client sites.
• Attracting, developing, and retaining practice talent.
About you:
• Proficiency in communicating the importance of security at C-level.
• Leadership skills demonstrated by leading by example and building bridges between stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security solutions and security principles applicable in enterprise environments. Additional skills and certifications are a plus, including experience with security methodologies or frameworks, technical security certifications, and technical experience in Microsoft Azure and Office 365. Characteristics that can spell success for this role:
• Opportunities to make a difference with the latest Microsoft technology in the Enterprise market.
• Strong focus on your career and development opportunities, including career advisors and various training opportunities.
• Emphasis on your well-being, including training, budget, and health surveys.
Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade :
• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you Find out more about some of our benefits [1] here.
A great place to work
As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It's all here, so take a closer look! We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our [2] Inclusion & Diversity page. Create a future for our people that focuses on
• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by
• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by
• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one Learn more ([3] Learn more Section with Videos, Case Studies, or White Papers - By Practice/Business Group) References Visible links
1. https://www.avanade.com/en/career/benefits
2. https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
3. https://avanade.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalOneTA/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=2Fz73a&cid=b4694276%2D3f6a%2D4e8e%2Db382%2Daf5641fd406d&FolderCTID=0x01200038100525E46D5D4BAF57172FC3178EBC&id=%2Fsites%2FGlobalOneTA%2FShared%20Documents%2FGeneral%2FJob%20Posting%20Project%2FLearn%20More%20Section%20with%20Videos%2C%20Case%20Studies%2C%20or%20White%20Papers&viewid=d22ce01a%2D0de3%2D4135%2D9335%2D2bc60b230bba