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Jolijn Hurkens
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Entry level opportunities at HSO
Are you a bright, motivated recent graduate or young professional with up to 3 years of work experience, eager to kickstart your career in technology? HSO offers you the chance to learn the fundamentals and enjoy a steep learning curve.
Grow at HSO
Our talented global community supports international businesses across various sectors, including manufacturing, retail, financial services, professional services, and the public sector. We thrive on collaboration and innovation, and we’re looking for bright minds to join us on this exciting journey.
Why join HSO?
- An innovative environment: As a graduate at HSO, you’ll work in an innovative, international environment.
- Business transformation: We’re not just consultants; we’re business transformation partners. We help clients work smarter and more efficiently by leveraging Microsoft technology to optimize their performance and processes.
- Industry exposure: Working with diverse companies and brands allows you to gain industry knowledge and experience quickly. At HSO, your career trajectory can skyrocket as you contribute to real-world solutions.
Our Graduate Programs provide the best start to your career
Our Graduate and Young professional Programs get you prepared for a successful career in IT and business consultancy. After completing one of these programs, you will join an high-performing team, dedicated to delivering solutions and we will continue to invest in your ongoing training, learning and career development.
Intensive 3-6 weeks training program
The HSO Masterclass takes place in Veenendaal (Netherlands) where we deliver an intensive training program especially for our junior consultants. Following the Masterclass you will be optimally prepared for your career in consulting and at the same time you will build up your international network with other HSO colleagues.
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Florian Jung
Consultant Microsoft Dynamics 365
Meet Florian Jung - from consultant to presales at HSO
Hatice Aydın
D365 Consultant | HSO International
Hatice Aydın, planting the seeds for success at HSO
Kevin Kotzab
Consultant Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE
From graduate to CRM Consultant in under two years
Sam Yeo
Graduate Consultant
From Classroom to Conference room: How HSO's graduate program is shaping Sam's career
Hilde van der Meulen
Lead Consultant | HSO Netherlands
Meet Hilde van der Meulen, the ever-evolving mindset
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Entry Level Opportunities
24/7 Customer Service Engineer
Description Are you a dedicated Customer Service Engineer ready to support global clients around the clock? HSO is seeking a skilled and proactive 24/7 Customer Service Engineer to join our support team. In this role, you will provide technical assistance and issue resolution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, ensuring continuous service availability and customer satisfaction. You will work in a rotating shift schedule to deliver high-quality support across multiple time zones. About HSO At HSO, we’re more than a global IT consultancy—we’re a catalyst for innovation and growth. With over 2,800 professionals across 30+ countries, we help organizations transform their businesses through the power of Microsoft technologies. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner since 2002 and a proud member of the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle (top 1% of partners globally), we bring deep expertise in Dynamics 365, the Azure cloud platform, and our own industry-specific solutions. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning—where every voice matters and every idea can spark change. Responsibilities Provide timely and effective responses to client issues, ensuring concerns are addressed with urgency and care. Demonstrate empathy and professionalism to assure customers their challenges are being taken seriously. Deliver and support international implementations of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (formerly AX). Provide business and application consulting services to clients across various industries. Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and sustainable solutions tailored to client needs. Meet and exceed customer expectations through strong business acumen, technical expertise, and professional conduct. Identify potential risks in projects and proactively mitigate or communicate them as needed. Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders through formal and informal updates. Represent HSO Global Services with integrity, professionalism, and a positive attitude at all times. Proactively advise clients on industry best practices to enhance business performance. Work in a rotating three-shift schedule (day, evening, and night) to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 support across global time zones. Requirements University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, Business Administration, Production Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field. Strong desire to learn and grow professionally. Self-motivated with a drive to challenge yourself and improve continuously. Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or earlier versions of Dynamics AX (a plus). Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization in customer-facing roles. Solid understanding of business requirement analysis, process mapping, modeling, and documentation. Exposure to pre-sales activities is an advantage. Excellent command of professional English, both written and verbal. Willingness and ability to work in a rotating shift schedule. Benefits Competitive Compensation and Bonus Package: Receive a competitive salary aligned with your experience and a performance-based bonus to recognize your achievements and contributions; Private Healthcare Insurance: Your health and well-being are important to us. Enjoy comprehensive private healthcare coverage to ensure your well-being and access to high-quality medical care when needed; Hybrid Work Environment: Benefit from a flexible hybrid work model that allows you to balance time between the office and home, optimizing productivity and work-life harmony; Innovative Office and Inspiring Culture: Thrive in our vibrant, centrally located office, equipped with cutting-edge technology to enhance your workday. Enjoy a positive workplace culture that fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous professional development; International Teams and High-Scale Projects: Collaborate with international teams on large-scale projects for leading corporations, gaining valuable experience and advancing your career; Connect, Grow, and Develop: Engage in our Tech Updates sessions and informal team events that build a strong sense of community and make work enjoyable. Plus, take advantage of comprehensive learning and development opportunities, including access to the Microsoft learning platform, free Microsoft exams, and tailored training programs to support your professional growth and certification goals; Sports Subscription: Keep active and energized with our Sportmaster subscription, offering you access to top-notch fitness facilities and activities to support your health and well-being; Vacation Days: Recharge and unwind with 23 days of vacation, giving you ample time to relax and pursue your passions outside of work;
Product Manager - HSO Studio
Description At HSO, we’re looking for a Product Manager to join HSO Studio - our global product development team. HSO Studio is where ideas become impact: a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where we design and build cutting-edge Microsoft-based solutions that drive business transformation for customers worldwide. As part of this dynamic team, you’ll have the opportunity to solve complex problems creatively, shape industry-leading products, and work with an exceptionally talented global group of engineers, designers, and product experts. In this role, you will help define and deliver the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a portfolio of global products. You will work closely with a Senior Product Manager, who provides strategic oversight across our Professional Services CRM and Power Platform/CE product suite. This position offers a strong growth trajectory, with the potential to step into a product leadership role in the future. As a Product Manager, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders, product marketing, business development teams, Microsoft, and key strategic customers to deliver solutions that drive measurable business impact. You will also help elevate the maturity of our product development organization by applying your experience in effective product management practices, engineering methodologies, and modern ways of working. Key Responsibilities Market & Customer Insights Partner with industry leaders, business development, marketing, and Microsoft to shape go-to-market strategies. Gather feedback from customers and internal teams to identify customer needs and to validate early designs. Use data-driven insights to inform product decisions and strategy. Product Strategy & Roadmap Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with customer needs and business goals. Build and prioritize the product roadmap collaboratively with stakeholders. Recommend innovative ideas based on market validity, customer value, and technical feasibility. Work with Product Marketing and Support to create collateral for education, sales enablement, and adoption. Identify and define new product features and functionalities that solve customer problems. Strategic Direction for Development Translate roadmap priorities into actionable requirements and user stories for the Product Architect and developers. Ensure the product development team is focused on designing, building, testing and releasing against strategically prioritized product roadmap. Track progress, manage backlog prioritization, and address issues to ensure successful releases. Deliver Business Value Monitor pipeline and financial performance, adjusting strategy as needed. Drive profitability and growth for assigned products globally. Prepare business cases for continued investment and resource planning. Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 3+ years’ experience working in cross-functional, globally distributed product development teams and/or engineering teams. Experience with CRM product development - preferably Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. Familiarity with Microsoft technology stack (Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform). Proven ability to collaborate with engineers, business leaders, and customers. Experience in customer-facing roles with a focus on problem-solving and innovation. Strong understanding of modern product discovery and delivery techniques; proficiency in DevOps tools. Experience in professional services industries. Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and data-driven decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and drive revenue growth. Willingness to travel occasionally across global regions (North America, Europe, and India). Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to lead product development at the forefront of Microsoft innovation, building cutting-edge tech products that drive business transformation. Opportunity to work with a talented and dynamic global team. Professional growth and development opportunities.#LI-MH1
Xurrent Application Administrator
At HSO, we’re on a mission to empower our teams with smart, scalable systems that help us serve our clients better and faster. As our new Xurrent Application Administrator, you’ll become a key member of our Business Systems team, working at the heart of a major transformation. Xurrent (4me) is our new internal service management platform, designed to streamline operations and elevate the support we provide to our clients. In this role, you won’t just be maintaining a system—you’ll be shaping how over 300 colleagues in our Managed Services team interact with it daily. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders to tailor the platform to real-world needs, ensuring it evolves in step with our services. With a high degree of autonomy, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of the platform and play a central role in how effectively we deliver value to our clients. As a Xurrent Application Administrator at HSO, you will play a pivotal role in our dedicated IT team and responsible for configuring and maintaining the Xurrent Service Management Platform. You will collaborate with business owners to implement new services and ensure up-to-date documentation and training for users. Your key responsibilities and tasks in this role will include: User and Role Management: Oversee the creation, modification, and management of user accounts and roles to ensure secure and efficient access control. Service Management Configuration: Design, configure, and optimize service management processes and workflows to enhance operational efficiency. Automation: Develop and implement automations to streamline repetitive tasks and improve system performance. CMDB Management: Set up, maintain, and manage the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to ensure accurate and up-to-date asset information. Self-Service Portals: Create and manage intuitive self-service customer portals to enhance user experience and reduce support workload. Requirements Experience with Service Management (e.g., ITIL, USM) and related processes is essential. Proven track record of working in a SIAM (Service Integration and Management) environment Ability to manage multiple service providers and integrate their services into a cohesive and efficient service management system. Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Affinity with IT and experience in configuring web applications. Previous working experience with the Xurrent (4me) platform is preferred Analytical, eager to learn, and a team player. Benefits About HSO:We help companies modernize business operations, adopt intelligent automation, deliver real-time performance insights and connect the enterprise – accelerating the impact of digital transformation. Founded in 1987 and recognized as a trusted advisor, HSO is one of the world’s top business solution and implementation partners, large enough to serve, small enough to care. We are 100% dedicated to Microsoft technology, with practices that offer our clients a complete set of Microsoft cloud solutions from a single global partner. HSO is a proven global leader with unique delivery capabilities offered from our dedicated Microsoft practices in more than 30 offices across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia. Why Choose HSO? Development and growth You get a job with plenty of career opportunities with a leading provider of innovative enterprise business solutions and a distinct Microsoft Global Solution Integrator who perceives your motivations, talents and ambitions. Fun and success You work in a professional and pleasant working environment with colleagues ready to help each other because success cannot be achieved without cooperation and pleasure! Freedom and responsibility You get a lot of freedom and flexibility to organise your workdays, especially to shape your career. Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company and work with many international colleagues? Then you can apply immediately! #LI-DI
Senior Public Sector Business Development Manager
About HSO HSO is a Business Transformation Partner with deep industry expertise and global reach. We leverage the full power of the Microsoft Cloud to help organisations modernise operations, adopt data-driven intelligent automation, deliver real-time insights, and accelerate digital impact. By utilising Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, Microsoft 365, AI/Copilot and Data & AI capabilities, HSO empowers organisations to innovate faster, improve how their people work, and enhance citizen and customer experiences. Founded in 1987, HSO has more than 2,500 professionals across Europe, North America, and Asia. We are one of the world’s top Microsoft business applications and cloud transformation partners, and a proud member of Microsoft’s elite Inner Circle, representing the top 1% of partners worldwide. We specialise in sectors such as Public Sector, Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Financial Services. As an award-winning partner, HSO has been recognised as the global winner of the Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for D365 Finance, and a Finalist for D365 Sales & Marketing. We have also been ranked among the Best Companies to Work For, reflecting our culture of care, innovation, and growth. At HSO, we are large enough to deliver enterprise-scale transformation, yet small enough to care. Our culture encourages entrepreneurship, collaboration, and personal development — where your voice is heard, and your impact is felt. Purpose of the role As a Public Sector Business Development Manager, you will lead on developing strategic relationships and securing new business within the UK public sector. You will identify opportunities and position Microsoft business applications and cloud services to help public sector organisations transform how they operate, improve citizen services, enhance efficiency, and achieve compliance and policy objectives. Working closely with our Delivery, Pre-Sales, and Microsoft teams, you will shape compelling propositions and navigate complex public sector procurement processes including frameworks, tenders, and competitive bids. This is a high-impact role that will play a key part in building HSO’s growing footprint in the public sector and driving long-term growth. Reporting Line This role reports to the Sales Director. Job Function Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for the UK public sector, identifying target accounts and growth opportunities across central government, local authorities, healthcare/NHS, housing associations, and not-for-profit organisations. Build strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders, including C-Suite, Digital Transformation leaders, and Commercial/Procurement functions. Qualify opportunities, lead full sales cycles, and manage bids and proposals through to closure, including through frameworks such as G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes & Specialists, and others. Shape and present tailored value propositions aligned to client goals, drawing on Microsoft technologies including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Azure, and AI/Copilot. Collaborate with internal teams (Pre-Sales, Architects, Delivery, Legal) to create compelling solutions and commercial proposals. Maintain a high-quality pipeline and accurate forecasting in CRM, contributing to regular reporting and leadership reviews. Stay informed on public sector policy, digital trends, funding streams, and procurement developments to support account planning. Represent HSO at public sector industry events, thought-leadership sessions, and Microsoft community engagements. EXPERIENCE Essential Proven track record in business development, account management or consultative sales within the UK public sector. Strong understanding of public sector procurement processes, frameworks, and budget cycles. Experience positioning Microsoft Cloud solutions or business applications (e.g., Dynamics 365, Azure, M365, Power Platform). Commercially astute with the ability to shape and negotiate complex deals. Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills. Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Able to lead virtual teams and collaborate across functions to advance deals. Desirable Familiarity with frameworks such as G-Cloud, DOS, NHS SBS, or similar. Experience working for a Microsoft partner or digital transformation consultancy. Understanding of public sector challenges such as data governance, digitisation of services, legacy system modernisation, and citizen experience improvement. Experience using CRM systems (ideally Dynamics 365) for pipeline management and forecasting. Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience. Personal Qualities Passion for public sector improvement and service transformation. Resilient, outcome-orientated, and motivated by delivering results. Highly collaborative and able to build trust quickly. Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal presentation skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends and opportunities. Energetic, proactive, and solutions-focused. Location HSO offices are located in Manchester, Glasgow, and Reading.This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work remotely. Travel to client sites and HSO offices will be required for relationship building and key meetings. Salary We offer a competitive, market-aligned salary that reflects the skills and experience of each candidate. The salary package will be discussed during the interview process and will be based on current market benchmarks for similar roles, as well as the individual’s qualifications and experience. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses and can participate in our extensive benefits programme. Benefits Included: Paid Holidays Pension Healthcare Dental Life Insurance Tonic Wellbeing HSO Perkz Flexible working (when required and agreed)
D365 Support Consultant
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE You will play a vital role in D365 F&O or CE Support, taking responsibility for providing prompt and professional 2nd Level Support to the HSO Customer base according to SLA and Customer Contractual requirements. REPORTING LINE As part of the Support Team, you will report to a Support Team Lead. JOB FUNCTION Ensure all support tickets are effectively managed with minimum disruption to the client. Support issues are responded to and resolved/plan established within agreed timescales. Provide regular feedback to customers regarding the progress of support ticket status. Test own allocated developments/fixes before delivering to customers. Take responsibility for the successful Support Delivery to a number of your owned ‘key accounts’. Build great relationships and become a Trusted Advisor to your owned customers. Work as part of a the wider Managed Services team. Participate and engage in cross team knowledge transfer to ensure best use of staff resources and inter-departmental growth and development across various Industry teams and Service Lines. Contribute to HSO's knowledge base by documenting and participating in internal training and knowledge-sharing programs. Requirements Essential Dynamics AX or D365 Finance & Operations configuration experience. Must have a logical mind set and the ability to trouble shoot complex issues. Desirable One or more specialist Microsoft Dynamics 365 competency would be a distinct advantage Manufacturing/Production knowledge Retail/Commerce Finance /Projects Supply Chain Management Service Management Asset Management Professional Services Technical knowledge including SQL Server, Performance investigation, SSRS reports, Logic Apps, Azure, BI Services. ITIL Certification. PERSONAL QUALITIES Excellent communication and customer interaction skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed targets. Learn and keep up to date with industry-specific functionalities within D365 F&O or D365 CE relevant to customer engagements. Demonstrate a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive attitude on Support Projects. Self-motivated individual. LOCATION Our offices are based in Sale (Manchester), Reading or Glasgow. This role is a Hybrid Working role working mostly remote and meeting once per month in our Manchester office. HOURS Normal office hours are 0900 to 1800. (With one hour for lunch) There may also be occasions when you will be required to work at other times: You may be asked to assist with covering the Service Desk Standard hours of Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00.
AI Technical Architect
About HSO HSO are a leading member of the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, founded in 1987, and specialize in sectors such as Retail, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Financial Services and Local Government. We’ve won several prestigious awards over the last few years including being voted in the UK’s top 10 Best Large companies to work for the last 3 years running. This year we are also proud to have been named the D365 Finance Microsoft Partner of the Year Award and Finalist for D365 Sales & Marketing. HSO is the place to work for those in the Microsoft Dynamics channel. People join and stay because we care; about adding value to our customers, about delivering what we say we will, striving to improve ourselves, being inclusive and having fun. The core values that enable us to work so well together also mean our customers want to work with us. We choose to be different to other Microsoft Partners. Caring about our people, customers and quality of work differentiates us. We always support our people and customers to achieve shared, agreed goals. Job Purpose: The AI Architect will enable the creation of innovative, ethical, and reliable cloud solutions that stand out on a global scale to enhance the lives of people and organisations. This includes, but is not limited to: Supporting the development and implementation of our enterprise AI strategies and roadmaps. Scoping and leading the development of frameworks, reference architecture, tooling, costing, governing standards, and principles. Leading the design, migration, data modelling, implementation, testing, support, deployment, architecture, and maintenance of solutions that use, or will use AI in future. Qualify new customers and assist existing customers to envision new opportunities and map out enhancements to existing solutions that meet business needs. Key Responsibilities: Supporting customers with their AI Implementation across infrastructure, security, licensing, management, and migration. Lead, design and implement data driven AI projects end to end, working both independently and/or leading a team to meet project requirements. Working collaboratively with our other Cloud Services teams to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients across the full range of Microsoft technologies. Reviewing and automating business processes. Work directly with the customer to scope out and deliver maintainable, well tested solutions that leverage cloud technologies where possible. Provide sound technical support to clients for common and complex Data & AI issues, while identifying opportunity for architectural, cultural, and technical improvements. Lead, design, and apply AI architecture patterns to projects and solutions. Develop and improve AI solutions and related development lifecycles, using best practices and a DevOps mindset. Deliver workshops to clients to upskill them and support with the uptake of new technologies, while identifying opportunities for improvements in workshop design and delivery. Understand and implement solutions outside of AI that may interact with developed solutions. Proactively seek out and learn emerging technologies, explore new and innovative use cases, and build collective knowledge across the Aware Team. Ensure you have a clear understanding of the HSO core values and HSO best practices. Act as a Mentor and coach for our Data & AI team to ensure team members are meeting their project and customer goals. Requirements Experience and Skills: Experience developing AI solutions, AI models, and AI governance frameworks in production. A breadth of experience in various current cloud technologies and applications In-depth experience with various source systems control and testing frameworks and related methodologies Experience leading project and project teams end to end. Proficiency in explaining complex technical architecture and solutions to non-technical audiences. Ability to identify when potential issues need to be communicated and/or escalated. Eager to proactively learn and apply new technologies (both within and outside of your field) and to share those learnings with the wider technical team. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to work with clients from varying backgrounds. Ability to accurately scope projects and provide recommendations for the client. An understanding of common and complex development lifecycles and experience applying DevOps practices. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the confidence to workshop solutions directly with customers and ability to work through complex customer interactions. A strong understanding of business capabilities and frameworks that can map these capabilities to AI models and broader architectural initiatives. A strong understanding of ethical and privacy obligations and ability to proactively identify and mitigate security threats. Experience with business applications and D365. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure or related technologies.