Strategic Placement: Broadcast Solutions Architect to Drive Cloud Transformation

The Challenge

Our client urgently required a Broadcast Solutions Architect with a rare combination of deep technical expertise across the media supply chain and strong commercial, client-facing capabilities. The ideal individual needed to operate confidently within a cloud-native infrastructure environment, supporting both technical and sales functions.

Budget constraints added complexity, necessitating the identification of candidates with Tier 1 experience who were open to opportunities below typical market rates. This was a strategic hire, pivotal to supporting the client’s transformation initiatives and regional expansion.

Our Solution

We focused on having an agile search approach to overcome the dual challenge of niche skill requirements and strict budget parameters:

• Mapped the Market: Rapidly identified and built a talent pool within three days, targeting individuals from system integrators and Tier 1 environments with relevant cloud and broadcast experience.

• Leveraged Networks: Activated existing professional networks and industry referrals, ensuring access to highly qualified candidates and building a resilient shortlist with multiple strong options.

• Applied Tailored Strategies: Prioritised direct phone engagement to fast-track candidate interest and qualification, leading to a shortlist delivered within one and a half weeks.

The Outcome

An outstanding candidate was successfully placed, aligning technical expertise and commercial acumen with the client’s strategic objectives for innovation and growth.

The successful candidate brought with them a proven track record across the full broadcast ecosystem, with advanced cloud-native solution skills and strong client engagement experience. They demonstrated a passion for new technologies and thrived in the client’s dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment. Ultimately, this placement has strengthened the client’s ability to deliver complex, cloud-based solutions to customers and supported broader expansion efforts across the EMEA region.