Regional Program Delivery Manager, Data & AI (Microsoft Fabric & Purview)

AVANADE ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade Asia Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Regional Program Delivery Manager for Data & AI focusing on Microsoft Fabric and Purview. You will lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale data initiatives across SEA, manage fixed-price engagements, and partner with CXOs to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires strong delivery leadership, regional experience, and a background in AI-enabled SDLC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or technology; hands-on project delivery excellence valued.
• 8+ to 12+ years of total working experience in technology project delivery.
• Experience managing projects in Financial Services is a plus.
• Experience delivering technology projects across regional scope (3–5+ countries) is preferred.
• Strong contract terms interpretation and client-expectations management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technology project implementations across multiple countries within a regional delivery model.
• Interpret and manage contractual obligations; ensure alignment with scope and commercial terms.
• Engage CXO and senior stakeholders; manage escalations and build trusted client relationships.
• Apply technical depth in Microsoft Purview to guide delivery and drive decisions.
• Drive accountability and delivery momentum across cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract & governance

Regional delivery

AI proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or technology

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Regional Program Delivery Manager, Data & AI (Microsoft Fabric & Purview)

Are you an experienced and forward-thinking Project Leader with a strong track record in delivering complex technology programs and projects?

If you are passionate about leading high-impact initiatives and bring AI proficiency as a core skill in driving modern, intelligent delivery approaches, this is an exciting opportunity to join Avanade, a global leader in technology consulting. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions, building trusted client partnerships, and contributing to sustained business growth.

As a Project Delivery Lead, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of large-scale Microsoft Purview, experienced in end to end implementations, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget while client management across boards internal of deals, and to the highest quality standards. You will bring strong strategic and delivery leadership to manage complex fixed-price engagements, engage senior stakeholders, and steer execution, decision-making, and overall delivery success across the project lifecycle.

Join us in delivering transformative solutions, building trusted client partnerships, and strengthening our position as a leading provider of innovative digital and enterprise solutions. Together we do what matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver technology project implementations across multiple countries, ensuring successful execution within a regional delivery model.
• Interpret and manage contractual obligations, ensuring alignment with scope, commercial terms, and client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Operate within consulting and solution implementation environments, driving structured delivery while adapting to client-specific needs.
• Engage confidently with CXO and senior business stakeholders, manage escalations, navigate complex situations, and build long-term, trusted client relationships.
• Apply technical expertise in Microsoft Purview to:
  • Challenge and guide delivery teams
  • Contribute to architecture and integration discussions
  • Drive informed solution decisions
• Lead cross-functional teams by driving accountability, resolving conflicts, and maintaining delivery momentum, especially in high-pressure environments.
• Navigate and manage projects across Southeast Asia (SEA) by adapting to regional nuances, diverse teams, and varying client expectations.
• Leverage AI capabilities within the SDLC (where applicable) to improve delivery efficiency, innovation, and overall project outcomes.
• Manage commercially sensitive fixed-price projects end-to-end, ensuring strong governance across:
  • Scope and change management
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Financial tracking and cost control
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • Delivery execution and quality
• Drive results and continuous improvement in ambiguous or unstructured environments, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance outcomes.
• Foster a customer-centric culture, building strong relationships while leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Independently manage large, complex across BU/Practice Domains within Avanade ensuring successful delivery from initiation through to closure.

Qualifications

Skills and experiences

• Bachelor's degree in a business or technology-related field will be advantageous. We value a combination of hands‑on expertise and educational background to achieve excellence in our projects.
• 8 - 12+ Years of total working experiences
• Preferrable experienced manage projects within Financial Services Industry
• Would be great if you are Experienced in Technology Project Implementation across Regional scope, more than 3-5 countries
• Profound understanding of contract terms and interpretation, coupled with excellent customer expectations management skills
• Experienced working within Consulting / Solution Implementation environments
• Confident engaging CXO/business leadership, handling escalations, managing difficult conversations, and building trusted client relationships.
• Technical depth in Microsoft Purview would be preferably.
• Command respect from cross-functional teams, drive accountability, manage conflicts, and lead high‑pressure delivery environments effectively.
• Understand SEA regional nuance, diverse workforce dynamics and client's expectations in this region
• Would be great if you have experienced in AI proficiency in delivering SDLC
• Prior experience managing commercially sensitive fixed‑price projects is mandatory. The candidate must demonstrate strong governance in scope management, project planning, financial control, risk management, and delivery execution.
• Prior experience managing commercially sensitive fixed‑price projects is mandatory. The candidate must demonstrate strong governance in scope management, project planning, financial control, risk management, and delivery execution.
• Results‑oriented mindset, with a self‑directed ability to thrive in an unstructured environment and drive positive change
• Customer‑oriented attitude and outstanding interpersonal skills, along with strong people management abilities to lead and mentor team members
• Candidates must have proven experience independently managing large, complex projects preferably within ERP/CRM implementations end-to-end.

Additional Information

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About Avanade

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you’ll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities. You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise.

You get a company purpose‑built for business‑critical, leading‑edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live. It’s all here, so take a closer look!

Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
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Inspire greatness in our people by

• Empowering every voice
• Encouraging boldness
• Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by

• Amazing the client
• Prioritizing what matters
• Acting as one

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.

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Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 7,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI‑driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth.

As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact.

We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.

Together we do what matters

Avanade is the world’s leading expert on Microsoft. Trusted by over 7,000 clients worldwide, we deliver AI‑driven solutions that unlock the full potential of people and technology, optimize operations, foster innovation and drive growth.

As Microsoft’s Global SI Partner we combine global scale with local expertise in AI, cloud, data analytics, cybersecurity, and ERP to design solutions that prioritize people and drive meaningful impact.

We champion diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, ensuring our work benefits society and business.

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