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Avanade Inc. Application Project Manager in Lisbon, Portugal
Introduction:
Are you an accomplished and results-driven technology professional with a passion for Application Project Management? If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects, ensuring budget adherence, and exceeding client expectations, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Avanade, a leading global technology consulting firm. As a Lead Application Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving software engineering projects, while nurturing client relationships and fostering growth.
Come join us:
As a Lead Application Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of our project delivery, responsible for leading and ensuring the successful execution of application and software engineering projects. Your expertise in managing budgets, timelines, resources, and scopes will be crucial in delivering high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations.
Together we do what matters.
What you'll do:
Managing and mitigating issues and risks associated with the project, expertly balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks through formal change management mechanisms
Developing and maintaining a comprehensive project work plan, incorporating controls and governance structures to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes
Ensuring accurate development and traceability of requirements throughout the project life-cycle
Leading the change enablement process to facilitate smooth project transitions and drive business value
Managing client expectations, providing updates, and securing buy-in, effectively representing Avanade in governance meetings
Overseeing Avanade and subcontractor staff assigned to the project, guiding their performance and career growth
Assisting in the sales process by estimating work effort and expenses using Avanade's standard tools.
Skills and experiences
A solid understanding of contract terms and interpretation, complemented by exceptional customer expectations management skills
Proficiency in project management methods, tools, and techniques, complemented by a working knowledge of Microsoft platform technologies and In-depth expertise in Microsoft Project and Team Foundation Server (TFS), enabling precise project tracking and control
A good understanding of Earned Value reporting to ensure project financial performance
A results-oriented mindset, with an ability to drive change in an unstructured environment
Effective client interface and presentation abilities, complemented by outstanding business acumen
While not required, having a Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification and a 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
Ideal candidates will likely have strong consulting project management experience, coupled with direct on and offshore people management experience. This blend of experience will enable you to effectively lead and mentor teams while delivering impactful projects.
About you
Characteristics that can spell success for this role:
Consultative, collaborative, relationship builder
Demonstrated ability to think systematically and logically, effectively solving complex problems
Resilient, adaptable, flexible
Intellectually curious and passionate about tech
Convincing storyteller and engaging content creator
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, to ensure effective collaboration and negotiation.
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.
Find out more about some of our benefits [1] here.
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 [2] 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.
Learn more
To Learn more about the types of projects our Delivery Management team works on check out these case studies:
[3] What matters to Seattle Children's is patient safety
[4] At Avanade, you can be your best self and do your best work
[5] Client success stories
[6] UNICEF Netherlands inspires the nonprofit world with its life-changing donor engagement solution
Interested in knowing what’s going on inside Avanade?
Check out our blogs:
- [7] Inside Avanade - explore what life is like working at Avanade
References
Visible links
http:// https://www.avanade.com/en-gb/career/benefits
http:// https://www.avanade.com/en-us/about-avanade/inclusion-and-diversity
https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/seattle-childrens-digital-transformation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A41tfinqEw
https://www.avanade.com/en/insights/clients
https://www.avanade.com/en/clients/unicef-netherlands
https://www.avanade.com/en/blogs/inside-avanade
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