D365 Business Applications Practice Champion

Avanade; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a D365 Business Applications Practice Champion to lead operational activities and support the Practice Lead. This role involves managing staffing needs, driving employee engagement, and ensuring skill development within the team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in technology consulting, with a strong focus on organizational culture and inclusion. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, and play a key role in shaping the future of business applications in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in technology or business consulting.
• 5+ years managing professionals in corporate settings.

Responsibilities

• Support staffing needs to meet client demand.
• Manage readiness activities and engagement of Practice members.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and develop materials.

Skills

Organizational Culture Support

Employee Engagement

Time Management

Capability Planning

Client Relationship Management

Change Management

Collaboration

Inclusive Leadership

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technology

Master's Degree (preferred)

Job description

D365 Business Applications Practice Champion

Avanade Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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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.

Come join us

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 a talent plan and workforce strategy, and maintaining skills, learning, and development strategies.

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 responsibilities.

Skills And Experiences

• Understanding of Avanade’s business within the assigned and across Business Groups
• People-focused with the ability to support organizational culture, drive employee engagement, and promote inclusion and diversity
• Comfort in interacting with leaders and employees at all levels
• Strong time management skills to balance internal practice work and client responsibilities
• Understanding of skills and capabilities needed now and in the future
• Additional skills include capability planning, change management, client relationship management, collaboration, inclusive leadership, and operational excellence

About You

Success traits include:

• 8+ years in a technology or business consulting organization
• 5+ years managing and leading professionals in a corporate environment
• Interest or experience in employee engagement, onboarding, and coordinating employee activities

What You'll Do

• Support staffing needs to meet client demand
• Assist in developing and executing workforce plans
• Collaborate with Resource Management to identify talent supply and partner with offshore/nearshore channels
• Manage readiness activities, including bench management and engagement of Practice members
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for hiring and Career Advisers for career planning
• Ensure skill profiles and internal resumes are current

Certifications and Development

• Manage certification drives and capability building
• Monitor progress and fill skill gaps
• Guide Practice members on skill development for future readiness
• Support performance and compensation processes

Collaboration and Community Building

• Coordinate onboarding activities and develop onboarding materials
• Embed Avanade principles, increase inclusion and engagement, and build communities
• Share updates and recognize Practice members

Shared KPIs

• Market utilization, chargeability, headcount, attrition, engagement, diversity, certifications, and strategic priorities

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: IT Services and Consulting