Description
Want to be a project manager on a constant journey of development, being in an organization where you learn from the best and work with the biggest global solutions? As a member of our community of project managers at Avanade, you can!
Why Avanade? Because there's literally no place like this
With Avanade, you get the opportunity to work with the latest technology in interesting and innovative projects, as well as help to reach your full potential so that you grow and develop. We have two parent companies Accenture and Microsoft that give us a technical and corporate ecosystem with space to be ourselves. People who thrive here are driven, motivated, interested in learning and genuinely have a desire to be the best at what they do. If that sounds like you, then we're the perfect match. You'll have access to the latest technology in the Microsoft ecosystem, partnering with some of the biggest and best companies across the world and great colleagues to work with to make things happen. If you want to get even better at what you do and transform businesses from the inside out, there's no better place.
Your development is central to us. We have a strong focus on the career and development opportunities of all our people. Everyone has a career advisor who works with you to create a plan and guides you in choosing from the many training opportunities we offer. Besides work, we organize social events summer parties, after works, cook-a-longs, dinner nights and Christmas parties - the list goes on. We welcome you to an inclusive culture characterized by ambition and innovation.
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity to join our delivery management practice, with the opportunity to expand your proven delivery management experience into the area of pre-sales, sales and delivery excellence where you will be exposed to large, global enterprise clients, with variety of projects and solutions to deliver.
The Delivery Management Talent Community consists of 13 members ranging between mid-senior to seniors, based in Gothenburg and Stockholm.
Your normal day at Avanade
Working with some of our clients and leading-edge projects in the region; in the role ofproject manager, you will be responsible for ensuring successful delivery of projects measured by schedule, budget, customer satisfaction, and deliverable quality performance measures. This role will actively support sales and will be accountable for planning, mobilizing, execution and closure of projects
During the project life cycle, you will communicate status internally and externally with regular frequency, manage risks, and will issue and monitor financial performance according to in place agreements made between Avanade and the customer.
Day-to-day you will:
- Develop, implement, and maintain a detailed project work plan, including appropriate controls, governance structures, and monitoring to ensure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes
- Manage issues and risks associated with the project, including balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks, and will manage aspects through formal change management mechanisms
- Ensure accurate development and traceability of requirements during the project lifecycle
- Manage the change enablement process throughout the project duration
- Manage client expectations, updates, and buy-in, including representing Avanade at governance meetings
- Manage and develop customer relationships and perceptions to achieve mutual goals
- Manage Avanade and subcontractor staff assigned to the project
- Determine the project approach, staffing, responsibilities, and schedule
- Ensure that project resources receive any necessary training and are used effectively
- Drive and measure Devops implementations and optimisations
- Engage and manage appropriate onshore, offshore, and nearshore workforces, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Assist in the sales process, including estimating work effort and expenses using Avanade's standard tools.
Is this you or could it be you with the help of our unlimited learning?
To hit the ground running we see you likely have
To hit the ground running we see you likely have
- Bachelor's degree in business or technology-related field (or equivalent)
- 5+ years of relevant work experience as consultant
- 5+ years of relevant work experience leading teams and/or projects
- Experience in traditional project management and agile methodology
- likely 3-5 years of experience working with Software Development, CRM, ERP.
- You are Fluent in English and Swedish
A sneak peak of our benefits we offer:
Exceptional development and training with a minimum 80 hours/year of training and paid certifications
Limitless learning - Pluralsight, real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally
Dedicated career adviser to encourage your progression so you can truly take charge of your career path
Engaged and helpful co-workers genuinely interested in you and a culture that is inclusive
Full benefits package including medical coverage, pension, bonus program, travel insurance, internet, gym allowance and much more!
Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year 16 years in a row
24,000+ certifications in Microsoft technology
90+ Microsoft partner awards
19 Gold Competencies
Did we make you interested?
Don't hesitate and apply today! Submit your application through the link below and our recruitment team will be in contact with you.
The recruitment process at Avanade:
Contact details
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