Modern Workplace Lead

Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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Skills and experiences

Candidates must have extensive experience leading large-scale Modern Workplace programs, with proven expertise across multiple Microsoft 365 and Azure services including Office 365, Teams, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, Microsoft Co-Pilot, Viva, and Azure-based migration projects. Strong solutioning and presales skills are essential, including proposal writing, effort estimation, client demos, and shaping delivery models. Experience in managing geographically distributed teams, including offshore, is expected. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills are required, along with the ability to drive adoption and change management alongside technical delivery. Prior experience in industries such as public services, financial services, or retail is desirable. Microsoft certifications in Modern Workplace, Azure, or related areas will be considered a strong advantage.



About you

Preferred Certifications



Desired certifications to be determined by hiring manager in partnership with Market Unit/Talent Community


Preferrred Education Background



Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS or related field. equivalent combination of education d experience will also suffice.


Preferred Years of Work Experience



7+ years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in a software/product development capacity


Key Performance indicators Accountable for:





o Timeliness, accuracy and quality of teamwork




Chargeability and training targets

What you'll do

Responsibilities include leading the Modern Workplace capability, being accountable for the solutioning, delivery, and overall success of Microsoft Modern Workplace engagements across a divers portfolio of services. The role requires driving end-to-end project lifecycles including presales, solution design, estimation, client engagement, and delivery oversight for offerings such as virtual machine migrations, SharePoint migrations, Microsoft Co-Pilot implementations, Office 365 implementations and migrations, and Microsoft Viva rollouts. The lead will define delivery approaches, manage risks, ensure quality outcomes, and act as the primary escalation point for Modern Workplace projects. In addition, the role involves building and growing the capability by mentoring consultants, shaping delivery methodologies, and fostering strong relationships with Microsoft and client stakeholders.



Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade

+ Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year, 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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Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade

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
o Expanding your thinking o Experimenting courageously o Learning and pivoting

Inspire greatness in our people by
o Empowering every voice o Encouraging boldness o Celebrating progress

Accelerate the impact of our people by
o Amazing the client o Prioritizing what matters o Acting as one

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2109793
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, DU, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned