Microsoft Power Platform Delivery Manager

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you lead end-to-end delivery of complex Power Platform engagements for Accenture MBG UK, driving high-value outcomes across Power Platform, D365 and AI Copilot programmes. You will manage multi-workstream delivery, governance, and stakeholder relations at senior levels to ensure on-time, on-budget results. You build and grow delivery teams across onshore, nearshore, and offshore, and shape solutions through collaboration with clients and internal teams. This role offers impact by advancing large-scale digital transformation for enterprise clients and accelerating adoption of Microsoft platforms.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery accountability for Power Platform programmes ensuring timely, on-budget, high-quality outcomes
Lead multiple concurrent workstreams across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages and Dataverse implementations
Establish governance with RAG reporting, milestone tracking, risk RAID logs
Manage programme dependencies, escalations, and critical path in multi-vendor environments
Drive adoption of Velocity delivery methodology and Microsoft implementation patterns
Act as senior client contact up to C-suite, leading steering committees and workshops
Support business development including propositions, bid responses and solution design
Contribute to account growth by identifying expansion opportunities
Lead and develop delivery teams of 10–30+ across Accenture, Avanade and client resources
Define resource plans, onboarding, and team structures across onshore/nearshore/offshore
Promote delivery excellence, continuous improvement and psychological safety
Coordinate with Microsoft CSU/ATU/STU to align with account strategy
Support capability development through knowledge sharing and practice communities
Own programme P&L, revenue recognition, margin and cost forecasting
Manage change control, scope, and commercial variations
Ensure compliance with contractual and governance requirements
Provide architectural oversight and governance across Power Platform delivery
Align with MS best practices for CoE, ALM, security and governance
Oversee integration design with D365, M365, Azure and third-party systems
Champion AI Copilot adoption within client engagements
Stay aware of Power Platform roadmap and translate capabilities to client value propositions
Demonstrate experience delivering complex Power Platform or D365 programmes in enterprise settings
Possess Agile and waterfall/hybrid delivery experience
Manage distributed delivery teams
Hold formal PM certifications (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or MSP Practitioner)
Possess deep functional and technical Power Platform expertise (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI, Dataverse)
Experience with D365 CE/Customer Service/Field Service/Sales implementations at enterprise scale
Hands-on with CoE Toolkit, ALM, environment management and governance
Understanding of security model (Azure AD, RLS, Dataverse RBAC)
Familiarity with REST/OData, Azure Service Bus, Logic Apps, connectors
Knowledge of Copilot Studio and AI Builder capabilities
Awareness of Power Platform roadmap and enterprise value opportunities
Experience in consulting, SI or managed services environments
Ability to manage commercial relationships, bids and solution architecture documents
Strong business acumen to articulate ROI and value to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with Microsoft ATU/STU/CSU account teams and Velocity/mADP methodologies
Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Azure OpenAI, or Microsoft Sentinel in enterprise contexts
Experience in Financial Services, Insurance, or Public Sector in the UK
Required Certifications: PL-400, PL-600, AI-200/AI-103, AI-901

Key requirements

Power Platform and D365 delivery leadership at scale
Multi-team and multi-vendor programme management
Strong stakeholder engagement including C-suite
Commercial and financial management of programmes
Architecture and governance oversight for Power Platform CoE
Experience with AI Copilot adoption in client engagements
PM certifications (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or MSP Practitioner)
Deep platform expertise across Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related tools
Experience in regulated industries and enterprise clients