D365 Business Applications Practice Champion

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Applications Practice Champion to support operational activities and enhance employee engagement. This pivotal role involves managing staffing needs, developing talent strategies, and fostering an inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technology consulting and a passion for leadership. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth, while making a significant impact on the practice's success.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year

Access to global technical resources

Dedicated career advisor

Engaged coworkers

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology or business consulting.
• 5+ years managing and leading professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support staffing and workforce planning to meet client demand.
• Manage certification drives and capability building.

Skills

Leadership

Employee Engagement

Change Management

Client Relationship Management

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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D365 Business Applications Practice Champion, Edinburgh

Client:

Avanade

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

The Business Applications Practice Champion (BAPC) is responsible for supporting critical day-to-day tactical operational activities that aid the Practice Lead in managing the Practice. These include addressing staffing issues/needs, driving certification and skill development of Practice members, participating in recruitment of Practice members, and supporting employee engagement activities. This role will be a “connected” leader who can speak to Practice members on behalf of the Practice Lead.

This role is designed to support the accountabilities within the remit of Practice Lead; developing and evolving the broader practice strategy, optimizing revenue and chargeability in line with KPIs, developing talent and workforce strategies, and maintaining skills, learning, and development initiatives.

The BAPC remains a client-facing practitioner with assigned roles and targets for chargeability and market utilization. The BAPC reports to the Practice Lead for practice-related accountabilities.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Understanding Avanade’s business across Practice Groups.
2. Supporting organizational culture, employee engagement, inclusion, and diversity.
3. Interacting with leaders and employees at all levels.
4. Managing time effectively between Practice work and client responsibilities.
5. Understanding necessary skills and capabilities in the Practice.
6. Capability planning, change management, client relationship management, collaboration, inclusive leadership, operational excellence.

Characteristics for success:

1. 8+ years in a technology or business consulting organization.
2. 5+ years managing and leading professionals.
3. Interest or experience in employee engagement and onboarding.

Supporting staffing and workforce planning:

• Assist with staffing needs to meet client demand.
• Develop and execute workforce plans.
• Coordinate with Resource Management and supply channels.
• Manage readiness activities and support individual career development.
• Participate in hiring and career planning processes.

Supporting certifications and development:

• Manage certification drives and capability building.
• Monitor progress and address skill gaps.
• Guide Practice members on skill development for future readiness.

Fostering collaboration and belonging:

• Coordinate onboarding activities and materials.
• Embed company principles, increase inclusion, and employee engagement.
• Share updates, recognize members, and organize community activities.

Shared KPIs include:

• Market utilization, chargeability, headcount, attrition, employee engagement, diversity & wellbeing, certifications, strategic priorities.

Benefits of working at Avanade:

• Opportunity to work with Microsoft’s Global Alliance Partner of the Year.
• Access to global technical resources.
• Dedicated career advisor.
• Engaged coworkers.

Find out more about our Employee Benefits at Avanade.