Do you always deliver what you've promised? So do we.
At the heart of every great technology solution is great management, always making sure that the project delivers what it set out to do and matches expectations.
About the role
The lifecycle of an Avanade project runs all the way from opportunity and solutioning, through to contract delivery, then eventual closure and operational support. As a Microsoft Dynamics CRM/ERP - Delivery Lead. you are accountable for the delivery of the project against the contract.
You support, monitor and report throughout the phases - sales, estimating, planning, mobilising and executing, right up to closure, ensuring regular communication with stakeholders and clients and monitoring financial performance.
Day to day, you will
- Balance scope, schedule, budget, quality and risks
- Develop, implement, and maintain a detailed project schedule to ensure production of on-time, on-budget, quality outputs
- Report on status and progress of all aspects of the project against the contract
- Assist client teams to implement change enablement processes
- Cultivate strong client relationships
- Manage Avanade staff - both onshore and offshore - as well as sub-contractor staff when required
- Travel as needed.
About you
You balance a strategic outlook with a practical focus on day-to-day activities and changing needs, and your business knowledge matches your excellent teamwork, planning and communication skills.
You are driven to achieve outcomes - both for your client and for your employer. You enjoy working with structure, although with a level of autonomy, and you think and work systematically and logically - with an attention to the daily detail. You are at home with enterprise technology and your business acumen means you understand what's involved in bringing a client initiative to successful conclusion.
You probably have a Bachelor degree in Business or IT and a Project Management certification. You are likely to have some years of experience in the consulting industry.
You've got great spoken and written communication skills, and your client-focussed attitude means you're comfortable presenting to clients.
To be successful in the role, ideally your will have the following skills and experience:
- Managing Microsoft implementations - D365 CRM & ERP
- Managing project delivery in client environments
- Managing project delivery against a contract
- Managing client stakeholder expectations
- Managing project schedule using Microsoft Project
- Managing projects using an Agile delivery approach
- Managing requirements and team work using Azure DevOps
Benefits We Offer
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (17 of the last 20 years)
- Exceptional development and training with a minimum 80 hours/year of training and paid certifications
- Avanade University - real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
- 18 weeks paid Parental Leave benefit - available for both parents regardless of gender and fully applicable to same-sex families - and can be taken in a range of flexible ways to suit each family's
- MyDays - 5 days of leave each year - this benefit supports Avanade's commitment to promoting a healthy balance between work and home life and it can also be taken to honour employees cultural beliefs.
- Gadget and Wellbeing allowance paid annually
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