Director of SoftwareOne Consulting Services, Hungary

Job description

SoftwareOne and Crayon have come together to form a global, AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider with a bold vision for the future. With a footprint in over 70 countries and a diverse team of 13,000+ professionals, we offer unparalleled opportunities for talent to grow, make an impact, and shape the future of technology. At the heart of our business is our people. We empower our teams to work across borders, innovate fearlessly, and continuously develop their skills through world-class learning and development programs. Whether you're passionate about cloud, software, data, AI, or building meaningful client relationships, you’ll find a place to thrive here. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven culture where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your career can go global. 

• Are you ready to lead a consulting organization, owning strategy, delivery excellence, and business performance across multiple service areas? 
• Do you enjoy guiding senior leaders and teams while partnering with sales to turn customer needs into scalable, high‑impact solutions? 
• Interested in joining a global AI-powered software and cloud leader and thriving in a purpose-driven culture that empowers you to innovate, grow, and make a global impact? 

Location: Budapest, Hungary | Reports to: General Manager Hungary | Work arrangement: Hybrid | Contract type: Full-time | Visa status: Valid working visa for Hungary | Language requirements: Fluent/professional Hungarian and English, written and verbal 

As our new Director of SoftwareOne Consulting Services, you will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the Professional Services organization, reporting to the General Manager. You will lead four delivery units—M365 & Security, Power Platform & CRM, Cloud Engineering, and Data & AI—driving the successful delivery of complex digital transformation projects. 

Leading 50+ technical professionals through four Unit Managers, you will balance resource utilization with high‑quality customer outcomes. You will also partner closely with sales, supporting pre‑sales activities with seven Account Executives by translating customer needs into scalable solutions and clear statements of work. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Strategic Consulting Services Leadership 
  • Multi-Practice Oversight: Provide executive governance across four business units, ensuring delivery quality, project health, and client satisfaction 
  • Operational Excellence & Performance: Define delivery standards and governance while owning practice KPIs, including utilization, margins, and escalations 
• Pre-Sales & Business Growth 
  • Sales Partnership: Act as the primary delivery partner to 7 Account Executives, supporting opportunity qualification and deal closure 
  • Solution Ownership: Oversee solution design, estimates, and SOWs while driving revenue growth through cross-unit “land and expand” opportunities 
• People Leadership & Org Development 
  • Manager of Managers: Lead and coach four Unit Managers, enabling strong performance across all technical domains 
  • Talent & Culture: Own workforce planning for 50+ professionals, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and future-ready skills 
• Technical Domain Oversight 
  • Strategic Fluency: Maintain executive-level understanding across M365 & Security, Power Platform & CRM, Cloud Engineering, and Data & AI 
  • Technology Direction: Guide technical strategy across modern workplace, cloud platforms, and AI-enabled solutions, including Copilot and Azure OpenAI 

• Proven Leadership: Extensive experience in Professional Services or Consulting, including several years in a “manager of managers” role 
• Delivery Leadership: Demonstrated success leading a consulting or delivery organization of 40+ billable professionals 
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of services economics, including fixed‑fee and T&M models, margin management, and profitable delivery operations 
• Pre‑Sales Expertise: Extensive experience supporting end‑to‑end sales cycles, from discovery and solution design through contract negotiation 
• Executive Presence: Ability to engage confidently with C‑suite stakeholders (CIO, CISO, CTO) and align technical roadmaps to business strategy 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or a related field (master’s degree preferred) 
• Certifications: Relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Security Operations Analyst) or project management credentials (PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable 

What we offer:   

Our company benefits vary based on your location, but always include:    

• Global company culture: We defined our 6 core values through our company culture (https://www.softwareone.com/en/our-story/our-values)   
• A mentor who supports your successful start and is at your side with advice and action   
• President’s Club: Recognition awarded by leadership and your peers   
• Flexible work: Do great work from anywhere but also visit local office to deliver excellence in team relationship   
• Lifelong education: A variety of training and development opportunities   
• Hire to Grow: We optimize our internal structures and feedback culture constantly to be your Employer of Choice, today and in future