Microsoft Platforms Technical Lead

Guidehouse; United States; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Dev &/

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced delivery leader to drive Microsoft platform and business applications engagements across diverse industries. You will oversee end-to-end project execution, including planning, scope management, timelines, budgets, quality, and risk mitigation.

The role requires guiding technical and functional teams in a matrixed, client-facing environment, with a focus on aligning solutions to business outcomes and executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience leading enterprise technology delivery programs, preferably in Microsoft platform or business applications environments.
• Proven success managing complex client engagements with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Strong leadership experience guiding technical and functional teams in a matrixed, client-facing environment.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft technologies and delivery methodologies, with the ability to align solutions to business outcomes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve issues, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• US Citizenship is contractually required for this role.
• Selected candidate must be able to work in a hybrid environment and travel to client site when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Microsoft platform and business applications engagements across a diverse set of clients and industries.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution, including planning, scope management, timelines, budgets, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into effective Microsoft-based solutions and delivery plans.
• Direct cross-functional teams of consultants, architects, developers, and project resources to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, providing guidance on delivery strategy, platform adoption, and operational excellence.
• Manage escalations, remove delivery roadblocks, and ensure consistent communication with leadership and client sponsors.
• Support business growth through delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and contribution to proposal or solution shaping activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive presentation

Communication

Delivery leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Biz Apps

Certifications (PMP, Scrum Master, Microsoft)

Job description

• Lead the delivery of Microsoft platform and business applications engagements across a diverse set of clients and industries.


• Oversee end-to-end project execution, including planning, scope management, timelines, budgets, quality, and risk mitigation.


• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into effective Microsoft-based solutions and delivery plans.


• Direct cross-functional teams of consultants, architects, developers, and project resources to ensure successful solution implementation.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, providing guidance on delivery strategy, platform adoption, and operational excellence.


• Manage escalations, remove delivery roadblocks, and ensure consistent communication with leadership and client sponsors.


• Support business growth through delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and contribution to proposal or solution shaping activities as needed.

Job Family

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

None

What You Will Do

• Lead the delivery of Microsoft platform and business applications engagements across a diverse set of clients and industries.


• Oversee end-to-end project execution, including planning, scope management, timelines, budgets, quality, and risk mitigation.


• Partner with client stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into effective Microsoft-based solutions and delivery plans.


• Direct cross-functional teams of consultants, architects, developers, and project resources to ensure successful solution implementation.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, providing guidance on delivery strategy, platform adoption, and operational excellence.


• Manage escalations, remove delivery roadblocks, and ensure consistent communication with leadership and client sponsors.


• Support business growth through delivery excellence, client satisfaction, and contribution to proposal or solution shaping activities as needed.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.


• Minimum of SEVEN (7) years of experience leading enterprise technology delivery programs, preferably in Microsoft platform or business applications environments.


• Proven success managing complex client engagements with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.


• Strong leadership experience guiding technical and functional teams in a matrixed, client-facing environment.


• Deep understanding of Microsoft technologies and delivery methodologies, with the ability to align solutions to business outcomes.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, resolve issues, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.


• US Citizenship is contractually required for this role.


• Selected candidate must be able to work in a hybrid environment and travel to client site when needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience with Microsoft Biz Apps, including Dynamics 365, Power Platform, or related Microsoft enterprise solutions.


• Professional certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, Microsoft certifications, or similar credentials.


• Consulting experience supporting external clients across multiple industries.


• Experience contributing to business development, proposal creation, or account growth initiatives.


• Familiarity with agile delivery practices and enterprise change management.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays


• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus


• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Basic Life & Supplemental Life


• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability


• Student Loan PayDown


• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities


• Skills Development & Certifications


• Employee Referral Program


• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach


• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program


• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.