D365 Bizz Apps Senior Project Lead

Avanade Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced project leader to oversee critical projects. You will ensure delivery excellence, maintain client relationships, and manage project risks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for mentoring team members and driving growth opportunities. This role demands strong communication skills and a strategic approach to project and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical projects ensuring adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Manage project risks and gain buy-in from senior management.
• Oversee development and implementation of project plans.
• Ensure traceability of project requirements.
• Provide strategic direction for change management.
• Identify growth opportunities for client and team.
• Mentor team members and manage supplier relationships.

Job description

Summary

SummaryYou will take charge of leading our most critical and complex projects and programmes, with full accountability of delivery you will be responsible for nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction are achieved. Adhering to schedule, budget and quality benchmarks are expected. Your role will be instrumental in growing our clients and supporting both theirs and our growth. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to provide mentorship and technical expertise to our talented colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Have delivery accountability of contracted solutions at the programme or project level, ensuring adherence to deal economics, schedule, and quality standards.
• Effectively managing overall project/programme risks, making critical adjustments as necessary and gaining buy-in from senior management for key project plans.
• Overseeing and driving the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive project work plans.
• Accountability of the traceability of project requirements throughout the project life cycle.
• Providing strategic direction for all change management activities and supporting clients in their change enablement processes.
• Seek out growth opportunities for the account, the client, the team and our people.
• Mentoring and developing team members, providing oversight to the management of relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Demonstrate your client communication skills at all levels, including executive level, with consideration for different cultures and first languages. Be the escalation point for delivery issues taking a hands‑on approach where necessary to course‑correct troublesome projects. Ensure consistent programme governance is in place, attend and contribute in steering meetings and project progress updates. Manage the expectations of the Client and the teams. Manage the sales process: Review the solution to confirm it can be delivered within the budget available. Draft or review contracts ensuring scope, dependencies and risks can be managed. Ensure deliverables and work products are achievable. Review staffing proposals to ensure they have the right skills and capability.

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