Global Portfolio and Delivery Manager

To capitalize on growth in Microsoft’s Small and Midsize Enterprise segment, Avanade must scale at speed and reduce cost of sale—shifting from custom delivery models to scalable, productized services that grow independently of headcount. We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Global Portfolio and Delivery Manager to support the global enablement and delivery of our pre-packaged services portfolio. This individual will collaborate with the shared services, delivery hubs, and engineering capacity to design solutions that can be executed with speed, consistency, and quality. What You’ll Do: Design new services to solve customer problems: Architect new service models, leveraging existing tools, accelerators and capabilities. Identify and design new AI-driven tools and methods to accelerate time to value and maximize outcomes delivered to customers. Industrialize Services Delivery: Bring the mindset and mechanics of software to services—codifying repeatable solutions, reusing shared capabilities, and driving predictable, scalable execution. Enable the Pre-packaged Services Model: Ensure all pre-packaged services are delivered through standardized methods, shared service capacity, reusable assets, and delivery governance. Establish Delivery Readiness: Partner with Solution & Delivery leaders to validate global readiness of every pre-packaged service team. AI-Enable Delivery Talent: Ensure our global workforce is enabled with AI tools, platform delivery models, and training to support the next generation of digital service delivery. Key Accountabilities Lead Scalable Service Design and Delivery: Drive the end-to-end execution of pre-packaged services across shared services, engineering hubs, and global delivery teams—ensuring consistent, repeatable, and high-quality outcomes. Build and Manage Delivery Capacity: Develop and execute workforce plans to meet demand across regions. Ensure the right mix of skills, flexibility, and scale to support the growing portfolio. Enable GTM Readiness: Partner with the GTM Product team to align delivery models, assets, and teams for seamless offer activation and global scale. Align with Shared Services: Collaborate with the Global Shared Services Lead to streamline delivery responsibilities, eliminate duplication, and ensure operational clarity across functions. Standardize and Industrialize Execution: Establish delivery playbooks, onboarding frameworks, and reusable assets to accelerate time-to-value and improve execution consistency. Deliver Insight-Driven Operations: Develop and maintain dashboards and performance reporting to monitor readiness, capacity, and cost-to-serve. Share insights with leadership to drive strategic investments and continuous improvement. Optimize Delivery Economics: Work with solutioning, delivery and shared service teams to model delivery costs, refine the offshore/onshore mix, and maximize cost-efficiency and margin. Key Performance Indicators Cost to serve and profitability Consistency, speed, and quality of packaged solution delivery Utilization and deployment of resources aligned to GTM demand Efficiency in delivery cost, onboarding, and resource ramp-up Qualifications Deep experience leading global delivery, shared services, or engineering hub teams Strong understanding of productized services, industrialized delivery models, and AI integration Experience in workforce planning across offshore/onshore models, with a focus on AI upskilling and platform alignment Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through operational transformation Familiarity with enterprise AI solutions, platforms, and how AI integrates into delivery workflows Skilled in cross-functional coordination, data-driven decision-making, and performance measurement Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Education, Certifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred 5-8 years in delivery, workforce operations, or services leadership Proven experience partnering with delivery and shared services teams for packaged or scalable solutions Experience working within a global delivery model across consulting or managed services Proven track record partnering across product, engineering, operations, and finance functions Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Avanade is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Avanade's Hiring and Privacy Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. Senior Manager – Data & AI Advisory (m/w/d) Germany We are seeking an experienced Manager in Data & AI Advisory to lead strategic engagements and help clients unlock the full potential of data and artificial intelligence. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor at the executive level, shaping data-driven transformation strategies and connecting advanced analytics and AI capabilities to measurable business outcomes. Beyond client delivery, you will design innovative frameworks and offerings that strengthen our advisory practice and set industry benchmarks. Together we do what matters. What you’ll do: Client Value: Identify client challenges and shape pragmatic data & AI solutions that deliver clear business impact. Strategic Advisory: Guide senior stakeholders in defining data strategy, data management, and AI roadmaps aligned with business goals. Solution Architecture: Bridge advisory and technology by understanding data/AI architectures and partnering with technical experts to design future‑ready solutions. Governance & Compliance: Advise on data governance, AI governance, and responsible AI to ensure trust and compliance. Offering Development: Build and enhance advisory methodologies, services, and accelerators for data & AI engagements. Thought Leadership: Contribute to industry insights and best practices on data-driven transformation. Mentorship: Develop junior team members and foster a culture of innovation and excellence. About you Strategic yet pragmatic thinker with entrepreneurial drive and consultative approach. Passion for shaping technology-driven business transformation. People first approach Enjoy your career: 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 Find out more about some of our benefits here. #J-18808-Ljbffr