Practice Lead - Google Workspace Migrations and Enablement (m/f/d)
We're looking for a Practice Lead – Google Workspace Migrations and Enablement (m/f/d) to join our team in Germany in a hybrid working mode.
We are seeking a strategic and technical leader in Germany to establish and lead our Google Workspace Migration Practice across Western Europe. This role evolves from hands-on expertise to practice leadership, focusing on building a specialized migration practice, defining service methodologies and enabling enterprise clients to successfully adopt Google Workspace at scale. You will create service offerings, shape strategy and ensure world-class delivery standards while leveraging your technical background and business acumen to drive client transformation.
Responsibilities
- Architect and scale a specialized Google Workspace migration practice from the ground up, defining service offerings and delivery standards
- Develop high-impact offerings that articulate the strategic advantages of Google Workspace for enterprise clients
- Provide frameworks and business cases to help clients justify migration from platforms like Microsoft 365
- Recruit, mentor and lead a high-performing team of migration engineers and specialists
- Lead complex, end-to-end transitions from legacy environments (Microsoft 365, Exchange, Lotus Notes) to Google Workspace, including mail, collaboration and productivity solutions
- Develop internal training programs and playbooks to enable consistent, high-quality deployment and change management
- Drive innovation by integrating Google Cloud Platform (GCP) capabilities and AI-driven solutions such as Gemini to automate workflows and enhance productivity
- Engage with executive stakeholders to advise on migration strategies and align technical execution with business objectives
Requirements
- Proven track record of leading Google Workspace migrations and/or deployments in enterprise environments
- Experience managing technical teams or leading departmental functions at Manager or Senior Manager level
- Deep understanding of identity management, DNS, mail routing and API-based migration tools
- Ability to translate technical requirements into business value and articulate strategies to C-level executives
- Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to drive both strategy and execution
Nice to have
- Google Cloud Certification (e.g., Google Workspace Administrator)
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
- Familiarity with implementing generative AI productivity tools such as Gemini for Google Workspace
- Prior experience developing scalable methodologies for cloud migrations in consulting or enterprise settings
