Cloud consultant

Responsibilities will vary but typically include: 

• understanding the vision of the business and creating a project plan to move the firm and its client base to cloud systems, including staffing requirements
• prioritising clients for conversion, systems to use, training requirements, milestones and timelines
• creating a team to help deliver the agreed outcomes
• changing existing processes or creating new ones for businesses looking to move to the cloud or new services created by modern technology
• assessing the current and future opportunities the new systems will create
• training staff on the systems that will be used, the steps to be taken in setting up, how to process, things to look out for, and continuing education about updates
• building long-term relationships with the software vendors and negotiating licence agreements
• being an advocate for cloud systems both internally and to clients at events and roadshows; hosting sessions to raise awareness of the systems that are used and their benefits 
• providing support to the cloud team and all levels within the business during set-ups and servicing of clients
• creating an internal support network for all queries, and potentially supporting the cloud team by working with businesses that provide external support for all application-related concerns
• ensuring project targets and timelines are being met and managing all aspects as agreed
• supporting team members and staff with converting clients’ data and processes to new cloud systems
• cloud software is very fast moving and forever changing, and the individual will need to keep up to date with product changes and legislative updates that affect clients and the staff using these systems.