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D365 Business Applications Practice Champion, Newcastle upon Tyne
Client: Avanade
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
28.03.2025
Expiry Date:
12.05.2025
Job Description:
The Business Applications Practice Champion (BAPC) is responsible for supporting critical day-to-day tactical operational activities that aid the Practice Lead in managing the Practice. These include addressing staffing issues/needs, driving certification and skill development of Practice members, participating in recruitment of Practice members, and supporting employee engagement activities. This role will be a “connected” leader who can speak to Practice members on behalf of the Practice Lead.
This role is designed to support the accountabilities within the remit of Practice Lead; Developing and evolving the broader practice strategy, optimizing revenue and chargeability in line with annual KPIs. Developing a talent plan and associated workforce strategy. Maintain skills, learning and development strategy.
The intent of the BAPC is to remain a client-facing practitioner. BAPC will have a standard role assigned to them with adjusted targets for chargeability and market utilization. The BAPC reports to the Practice Lead for their Practice-related accountabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Practice with staffing needs to address client demand.
2. Support the Practice Lead with the development and execution of the workforce plan in partnership with Workforce Planning and Execution.
3. Work with Resource Management to help identify available supply of talent within the Practices.
4. Partner with supply channels including offshore and nearshore to ensure talent is readily available and at the right price point.
5. Execute on readiness activities, including bench management.
6. Ensure individuals on the bench are actively engaged in impactful client and/or internal initiatives.
7. Partner with the Practice Lead and Talent Acquisition (TA) to interview and hire talent against approved requisitions.
8. Make Career Advisor (CA) assignments in consultation with the Practice Lead and the respective Business HR Partner.
9. Be an advocate of ensuring skill profiles, internal resumes, and Fwd together plans remain current.
Support Certifications and Development of Practice Members:
1. Manage the certification drive for the Practice to ensure targets are met.
2. Drive System Integration/Solution Architect (SISA) certification, capability building, and coaching.
3. Monitor progress of certifications and filling skill gaps in conjunction with the Practice Lead and Workforce Planning and Execution.
4. Provide ad hoc guidance on the skill and learning areas Practice members must develop to stay future-ready.
5. Provide the Practice Lead support with the annual performance and compensation process.
Support Collaboration with the Practice:
1. Plan and coordinate new Practice member onboarding activities, including owning, developing, and maintaining Practice onboarding materials.
2. Help the Practice Lead embed Avanade Principles and Habits, increase inclusion, diversity, and employee engagement.
3. Share insights and relevant company and Practice updates with the Practice community via various internal communication methods.
Shared KPIs:
1. Market utilization and chargeability, including personal MU and Chargeability.
2. Headcount Management per agreed plan.
3. Voluntary attrition.
4. Employee engagement.
5. Inclusion, Diversity & Wellbeing.
6. Solution Architect & Delivery certifications.
7. Design and execution of strategic priorities.
Some of the Best Things About Working at Avanade:
1. 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).
2. Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally.
3. Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth.
4. Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you.
Find out more about some of our benefits Employee Benefits at Avanade | Avanade
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