ABOUT HITACHI SOLUTIONS

Hitachi Solutions UK is a leading global Microsoft solutions integrator, specialising in delivering end-to-end digital transformation programmes across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Data & Analytics, and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.

With a strong presence across the UK and Europe, they support enterprise and public sector organisations in delivering complex, business-critical transformation initiatives.

10+

Specialist hires 

2

Business functions supported (Delivery & Analytics) 

100%

Focus on Microsoft ecosystem roles 

OVERVIEW

Industry:  Microsoft Consulting/Digital Transformation 
Main region supported:  UK & Europe 
Project: Multi-hire programme across delivery & analytics
Roles delivered: Project Directors, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Lead Analytics Consultants, Senior Analytics Consultants

Hitachi Solutions UK partnered with Talent Locker to support ongoing growth across both their project delivery and data & analytics functions, requiring a consistent pipeline of high-quality, hard-to-find Microsoft specialists.

 

UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS

As Hitachi Solutions continued to scale, they required:

  • Experienced Project Directors and Project Managers to lead complex D365 and Public Sector programmes 
  • High-calibre Analytics Consultants to support growing demand in data-led transformation 
  • Candidates with consultancy experience, able to engage enterprise clients  
  • Individuals aligned to both technical delivery and cultural fit 
  • A recruitment partner capable of supporting multiple hires simultaneously 

Given the competitive Microsoft talent market, speed and quality were both critical.

IDENTIFYING THE CHALLENGES
Several factors shaped the hiring approach:

Highly Competitive Talent Market

Senior D365 delivery professionals and analytics consultants are in high demand, with limited active talent available.

Consultancy Experience Required

 Candidates needed not just technical expertise, but the ability to operate in a client-facing, consulting environment.

Multiple Business Areas Hiring at Once

Simultaneous hiring across delivery and analytics created pressure on internal recruitment capacity.

Quality vs Speed Balance 

Roles needed to be filled quickly — without compromising on calibre or cultural fit. 

HITACHI'S AIM

Partner with a specialist Microsoft recruitment agency with D365 & Data expertise

Secure high-calibre Microsoft delivery and analytics professionals in a competitive market

Scale project delivery and data capability in line with ongoing transformation programmes

OUR BESPOKE RECRUITMENT SOLUTION

Talent Locker worked closely with Hitachi Solutions UK to deliver a targeted, consultative hiring strategy, including:

  • Leveraging our deep Microsoft network across D365 and Data & Analytics 
  • Mapping and engaging passive, high-quality candidates 
  • Conducting thorough screening and qualification aligned to consultancy environments 
  • Providing market insight and benchmarking to support decision-making 
  • Managing a streamlined recruitment process to reduce time-to-hire 

Our approach ensured a consistent flow of relevant, high-quality candidates, rather than volume-led recruitment.

ROLES SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED

We supported hiring across multiple key areas, including:

  • Project Directors 
  • Senior Project Managers 
  • Project Managers 
  • Lead Analytics Consultants 
  • Senior Analytics Consultants 

DELIVERING ADDITIONAL
VALUE

Beyond filling roles, Talent Locker provided ongoing strategic value through:

  • Market expertise across Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Data & Analytics 
  • Consultative partnership approach, aligned to long-term growth 
  • Access to passive talent pools not available via traditional channels 
  • Consistent quality of shortlist, reducing interview time and improving efficiency  
  • Flexibility to scale hiring support as demand increased  

THE RESULT

Talent Locker became a trusted recruitment partner to Hitachi Solutions UK, supporting multiple successful hires across both delivery and analytics functions.


By combining deep market knowledge, targeted search, and a partnership-led approach, we enabled Hitachi Solutions to:

  • Secure high-calibre talent in a competitive market 
  • Scale delivery capability across key programmes
  • Strengthen their analytics offering 
  • Maintain momentum across multiple transformation projects