Microsoft Platforms Delivery Director

About the role

Lead the delivery of Microsoft platform and Microsoft Business Applications engagements, overseeing project and program delivery across multiple workstreams, managing scope, timeline, budget, risks, dependencies, and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project and program delivery across multiple workstreams, managing scope, timeline, budget, risks, dependencies, and customer expectations.
• Partner with clients, account teams, and internal delivery teams to define solution approach, delivery plans, governance, and success criteria.
• Build and develop relationships with Microsoft segment and support managing joint sales pursuits.
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and business levers for offerings keeping pace with Microsoft Biz Apps product evolution within the sector.
• Drive revenue of all Microsoft Biz Apps (Power Platform, SharePoint, and Co-Pilot) offerings across businesses in the segment, with revenue management expectations.
• Monitor engagement health, resolve delivery issues, and proactively identify opportunities to improve outcomes, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with leadership to forecast resource needs, manage staffing, and support pursuit and proposal efforts as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of TEN (10) years of professional experience in technology consulting, and technology implementation in full life-cycle Microsoft Biz Apps engagements.
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• US Citizenship is contractually required.
• Selected candidate must be willing to travel/commute to Guidehouse offices or client sites as needed.
• Proven experience leading large-scale Microsoft platform or Microsoft Business Applications delivery engagements.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft solutions such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, and related enterprise technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives in a client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities with a focus on delivery excellence.
• Experience managing project financials, delivery metrics, schedules, risks, and issue resolution.
• Business operations and/or strategic planning experience.
• Deep technical understanding of Microsoft Business Applications - Expertise with multiple Modules.
• Active Microsoft Power Platform certifications or ability to achieve relevant certifications upon hire.
• Expert business development skills as well as managing relationships with both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, or related credentials.
• Experience in a consulting or professional services organization.
• Prior people leadership, mentoring, or people management experience.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal creation, or solution shaping.
• Knowledge of industry-specific Microsoft implementations across multiple sectors.

Skills

• Microsoft certifications such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, or related credentials.
• Experience in a consulting or professional services organization.
• Prior people leadership, mentoring, or people management experience.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal creation, or solution shaping.
• Knowledge of industry-specific Microsoft implementations across multiple sectors.

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. 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.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. 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.

Schedule

Travel Required Up to 50%

What would be nice to have

• Microsoft certifications such as Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, or related credentials.
• Experience in a consulting or professional services organization.
• Prior people leadership, mentoring, or people management experience.
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting business development, proposal creation, or solution shaping.
• Knowledge of industry-specific Microsoft implementations across multiple sectors.

About Guidehouse

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