Delivery Lead

Typically shapes single Practice or Service Group (AMS/IMS/SI) solutions to drive value for our clients and for Avanade that are both winnable and deliverable through in-depth knowledge of technology, function, platform or capability.
Responsible for ensuring successful delivery of projects as measured by schedule, budget, customer satisfaction and deliverable quality performance measures. This role will actively support sales and will be accountable for estimating, planning, mobilization, execution, and successful closure of projects. During the project life-cycle, you will communicate status with regular frequency, manage risks, and issue and monitor financial performance according to agreements made between Avanade and the customer.
What you'll doYou are a seasoned cloud technologist and trusted advisor with deep expertise in Azure and DevOps practices. You are comfortable leading technical teams while engaging senior business stakeholders and executives. You bring strong consulting, communication, and leadership skills, and are adept at shaping technology strategy, defining architecture, and guiding clients through complex cloud transformation initiatives.
Our Managers lead the design and delivery of sustainable cloud and DevOps solutions, working closely with clients, architects, and delivery teams to maximise the value of Microsoft Azure. You will be responsible for shaping solution direction, providing architectural leadership, and ensuring delivery excellence across engagements.
You will operate across the full lifecycle — from pre-sales and solution shaping through architecture, implementation oversight, and operational transition — while mentoring consultants and analysts and driving best practice adoption.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and governance of DevOps CI/CD strategies and enterprise delivery pipelines
Architect and oversee implementation of Azure cloud solutions aligned to client business and technology strategies
Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and DevOps practices across Azure environments
Provide technical leadership across project teams from requirements through architecture, delivery oversight, and operational handover
Design secure, scalable, and resilient Azure architectures for modern workloads
Lead technical assessments and cloud adoption strategies for customers moving to Azure
Conduct architectural and technical reviews to ensure solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and business objectives
Mentor and guide analysts and consultants in delivery and capability development
Contribute to pre-sales activities including solution shaping, estimations, proposals, and client presentations
SummaryAt the intersection of
business transformation and Microsoft technology
, we are looking for an
Azure Cloud Architect
who can help clients unlock value from their cloud investments.
In this role, you will
lead from the front
—combining deep Azure expertise, consulting mindset, and delivery excellence to design and implement
enterprise-grade cloud solutions
aligned with Microsoft’s
Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
and
Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
.
You will work closely with clients to shape cloud strategies, define architectures, and guide engineering teams through execution—delivering measurable business outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & ConsultingPartner with enterprise clients to define
cloud strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives
Translate business needs into
scalable Azure solutions aligned to Microsoft best practices
Facilitate architecture workshops, design reviews, and executive-level discussions
Architect
secure, scalable, and resilient Azure platforms
across IaaS, PaaS, and cloud-native services
Design
Azure Landing Zones
aligned with
Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
covering governance, security, and compliance
Guide teams on adopting
modern cloud-native patterns
(microservices, containers, serverless)
Microsoft Frameworks (CAF & WAF)Ensure solutions comply with
Azure Well-Architected Framework principles
(security, reliability, performance, and cost optimization)
Conduct
architecture assessments and optimization reviews
Implement
Infrastructure as Code ( IaC )
using
Terraform
Build automated pipelines for
continuous integration, deployment, and governance
Define enterprise-scale
Azure governance models (RBAC, Policies, Management Groups)
Implement
security and compliance frameworks
using Microsoft-native tools
Establish
monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices
Delivery & LeadershipLead and mentor
cross-functional engineering teams
Ensure
end-to-end solution delivery quality, scalability, and business alignment
Drive
best practices, reusable assets, and accelerators
At the intersection of
business transformation and Microsoft technology
, we are looking for an
Azure Cloud Architect
who can help clients unlock value from their cloud investments.
In this role, you will
lead from the front
—combining deep Azure expertise, consulting mindset, and delivery excellence to design and implement
enterprise-grade cloud solutions
aligned with Microsoft’s
Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
and
Well-Architected Framework (WAF)
.
You will work closely with clients to shape cloud strategies, define architectures, and guide engineering teams through execution—delivering measurable business outcomes.
Key ResponsibilitiesClient Engagement & ConsultingPartner with enterprise clients to define
cloud strategy, roadmap, and transformation initiatives
Translate business needs into
scalable Azure solutions aligned to Microsoft best practices
Facilitate architecture workshops, design reviews, and executive-level discussions
Architect
secure, scalable, and resilient Azure platforms
across IaaS, PaaS, and cloud-native services
Design
Azure Landing Zones
aligned with
Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
covering governance, security, and compliance
Guide teams on adopting
modern cloud-native patterns
(microservices, containers, serverless)
Microsoft Frameworks (CAF & WAF)Ensure solutions comply with
Azure Well-Architected Framework principles
(security, reliability, performance, and cost optimization)
Conduct
architecture assessments and optimization reviews
Implement
Infrastructure as Code ( IaC )
using
Terraform
Build automated pipelines for
continuous integration, deployment, and governance
Define enterprise-scale
Azure governance models (RBAC, Policies, Management Groups)
Implement
security and compliance frameworks
using Microsoft-native tools
Establish
monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices
Delivery & LeadershipLead and mentor
cross-functional engineering teams
Ensure
end-to-end solution delivery quality, scalability, and business alignment
Drive
best practices, reusable assets, and accelerators
You will take charge of leading our most critical and complex projects and programmes, with full accountability of delivery you will be responsible for nurturing and maintaining strong client relationships to ensure delivery excellence and client satisfaction are achieved. Adhering to schedule, budget and quality benchmarks are expected. Your role will be instrumental in growing our clients and supporting both theirs and our growth. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to provide mentorship and technical expertise to our talented colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Have delivery accountability of contracted solutions at the programme or project level, ensuring adherence to deal economics, schedule, and quality standards.
Effectively managing overall project/programme risks, making critical adjustments as necessary and gaining buy-in from senior management for key project plans.
Overseeing and driving the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive project work plans.
Accountability of the traceability of project requirements throughout the project life cycle.
Providing strategic direction for all change management activities and supporting clients in their change enablement processes
Seek out growth opportunities for the account, the client, the team and our people.
Mentoring and developing team members, providing oversight to the management of relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
Demonstrate your client communication skills at all levels, including executive level, with consideration for different cultures and first languages
Be the escalation point for delivery issues taking a hands‑on approach where necessary to course correct troublesome projects
Ensure consistent programme governance is in place, attend and contribute in steering meetings and project progress updates.
Manage the expectations of the Client and the teams
Manage the sales process:
Review the solution to confirm it can be delivered within the budget available
Draft or review contracts ensuring scope, dependencies and risks can be managed
Ensure deliverables and work products are achievable
Review staffing proposals to ensure they have the right skills and capability
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