Senior Consultant (Cloud Management) German speaking

VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable our more than 500,000 enterprise and mid-market customers to thrive in the Cloud Era by simplifying, automating, and transforming the way they build, deliver, and consume IT. We enable people and organizations by radically simplifying IT through software virtualization with a focus on three core missions: End-User Computing (EUC), Hybrid Cloud and Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC). Role Professional Services Senior Consultants (Cloud Management) focus on the VMware vRealize suite of Cloud Management and orchestration products. This product suite provides you with the opportunity to transform the strategic direction of VMware’s customer businesses and includes some of the more exciting engagements that consultants want to be involved in. You will provide assistance and direction to VMware’s clients in order to assist them with design, architecture, implementation, integration, and process definitions that will redefine the client’s current capabilities and understanding of what their infrastructure can accomplish. Job Overview You will be expected to have an ability to hold technical and business-related discussions with stakeholders from various parts of the business. You will use this information to develop an environment that resolves client’s critical issues through automation and orchestration. You will coordinate with the CoE and Consulting team at VMware and the customer. You will also need to approach engagements that will enable clients to recognize known issues, and to recognize issues that the client is not aware of. Once issues have been identified you can provide an extraordinary service by providing benefits that far exceed the clients' expectations. Responsibilities Collaborate with cross-functional VMware project teams which could consist of VMware pre-sales architects, engineers, product management and support staff. Work as part of a wider project team or independently act as technical lead on consulting engagements Confidently gather use case requirements and creation of low-level designs while functioning as an advisory resource for “Best Practices” and driving adoption of VMware solutions. Develop use cases into high-quality solutions in your specialist area Actively demonstrate commercial awareness and stay within the scope of the contracted work. Take ownership and accountability for individual deliverables. Define project requirements/issues/constraints with PMs. Make accurate impact assessments, and raise, implement, close down and roll-back plans when required Maintain current, high-level technical knowledge of the entire VMware product line and future product direction and expert level knowledge of the core VMware product line and your specialist area Assist in the development of our consulting service offerings as well as developing white papers and best practices Must enjoy working with leading edge technology and being an intrinsic part of a fantastic team As a Cloud Management subject matter expert, you will be required to gather use case requirements for, and create, test and release high quality vRealize private cloud, VMC on AWS hybrid cloud and TKG container solutions according to Agile or Waterfall methodologies Requirements Demonstrated ability and experience in customer-facing positions as a Professional Services consultant. Strong documentation and technical writing skills Adaptable and progressive learner with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences. Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment. An active listener with excellent and confident communications and interpersonal skills with an ability to read complex customer situations and adapt as needed. Multiple years of actively delivering IT automation / scripted infrastructure projects ideally based on VMware technologies. Expertise on VMware Virtual Infrastructure Deployment, Management & Administration: vSphere/vCenter and vRealize Operations is a strict minimum, SRM, vCloud Director, vRealize Automation Center, vRealize Orchestrator Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure (Server, Storage, Network and IT Security) and hosting operation (Disaster recovery, SLA, Backup, Multi Site, Monitoring, AD & DNS…) Strong experience in software development (object-oriented programing, WebService API REST & SOAP), scripting (javascript, Powershell, batch, shell) Experienced in Jira Experienced in building custom dashboards based on customer requirements Able to lead hands-on workshops with customers Comfortable to work from home the majority of time Comfortable to travel up to 80% if needed Fluent in German and English language Certification and Education Bachelor’s degree as a minimum or demonstrate equivalent experience. Industry certifications from vendors such as AWS, Azure, Dell, K8 and Microsoft CCDP, CCNP, CISSP, VCP-NV or similar required. Ideally you hold a CCIE or VCIX-NV certification. Desirable skills and experience Project governance experience and familiarity with PRINCE2, PMP or TOGAF frameworks Practical knowledge of the ITIL framework Experience of presenting at a user group, trade show or similar is highly desirable Experience in Operation management methods and products are considered a plus as well Cross Operating System knowledge, getting at least administrator experience in both Linux and Windows world .net, java or equivalent development language experience. Knowledge of modern software development methodologies such as DevOps, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean. Experience or good understanding of any of the following cloud management systems: OpenStack, vRealize Automation (vRA), vRealize Orchestrator (vRO), vCloud Director (vCD), VMC, Azure, GCP Solid understanding of REST APIs and datacenter automation. Applications are considered both from individuals currently working in the physical networking space (ie Cisco) who would like to move into the Network Virtualization and those already working within Network Virtualization. Why Choose VMware? Make an impact on your career path; grow professionally and personally by accessing our in-house learning & development opportunities & education assistance program. Voice your creative solutions to new and existing problems and watch them become initiatives. Thrive in a unique work environment where the emphasis reflects our values of Execution, Passion, Integrity, Customers and Community. Earn a competitive compensation package with performance- based bonuses and increases, a generous benefits package that really takes care of your needs and unexpected perks that make working here fun! Apply Now - Let’s shape the future of what’s next together. Category : Services and Consulting Subcategory: Solutions Architect Experience: Manager and Professional Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time Posted Date: 2022-06-02 VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. 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