Delivery Lead

Lead with excellence and a collaborative spirit as a Delivery Lead at Avanade, where every project is a step towards success and client satisfaction.

Come join us
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated
Delivery Lead
to oversee projects in one of the following industries:
Industrial, Consumer Goods, Retail, or Life Sciences
. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization. This role requires proven experience in leading projects within the industry, a deep understanding of processes and methodologies, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.

The
Delivery Lead
is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of services to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, client relations, and team leadership, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a client-focused mindset, a passion for delivering exceptional service, and a proactive, results-oriented approach

Together we do what matters.

Skills And Experiences
Skills and experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or PMP certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, or a related role, within on or more industry.
• Proven experience managing system integration projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).

About You
Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.

What You'll Do
Client Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships.
• Understand client needs and requirements and ensure these are effectively communicated to the delivery team.
• Regularly update clients on project progress, manage expectations, and address any issues or concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with the Sales Accounts to develop the business on the Client.

Project Delivery

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage the delivery schedule.
• Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, reporting on progress and any necessary adjustments.

Team Leadership

• Strong management skills, strategic thinking and problem solving skills
• Oversee a team of project managers, coordinators, and other delivery staff.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for improving delivery processes and implement best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks to project success and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and manage project risks and issues, escalating them as necessary.

Industry Knowledge

• Understand the competitive landscape and emerging technologies that impact the sector.
• Anticipate the client needs and identify new business opportunities.

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Enjoy your career
Some of the best things about working at Avanade

• Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications)
• Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
• Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth
• Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you

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A great place to work
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

We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on

• Expanding your thinking
• Experimenting courageously
• Learning and pivoting

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