Delivery Management Officer - Consultant

The Delivery Management Office (DMO) operates within Avanade\’s Delivery Talent Community and provides hands‑on delivery support across a diverse portfolio of client engagements. This internal role works closely with project managers, offshore teams, and finance to ensure accurate financial tracking, governance compliance, and smooth project operations. A DMO consultant professional in this role focuses on project‑level execution, ensuring timely reporting, cost control, and adherence to delivery processes. You will play a key role in supporting project teams to deliver engagements on time, within budget, and while also managing project costs and revenue in line with contractual commitments and business expectations to support both our clients and our company goals of efficiency, growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed tracking and forecasting of project costs to ensure alignment with financial targets and profitability goals.
• Proactively manage project timelines and budgets, implementing adjustments to maintain delivery efficiency and cost control.
• Oversee project revenue streams, including invoice generation and payment tracking.
• Analyse financial variances and model alternative scenarios to assess project performance against original deal economics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain robust project and programme plans.
• Organise and lead regular governance activities across engagements, accounts, and portfolios to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with governance standards and audit requirements.
• Ensure strict adherence to corporate and client governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and interpret current and historical project data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Consolidate and deliver clear, actionable reports for internal teams and external clients, supporting informed decision‑making.

Key Qualifications

• Strong consulting capabilities with a customer‑centric approach; adept at building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders across all organisational levels.
• Proven track record in adhering to governance frameworks, contractual obligations, and full project lifecycle standards.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting, with hands‑on experience in project and operational management functions.
• Skilled in managing project budgets, generating invoices, forecasting financial outcomes, and applying revenue recognition models to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Experienced in analysing financial variances and tracking project performance against original deal economics.
• Understanding of Project Delivery processes, tools, and best practices to support governance, planning, and delivery excellence.
• Highly organised with excellent time‑management skills; able to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands efficiently.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working autonomously or as part of a team, contributing to a collaborative and results‑driven culture.

Additional Information

Applications are only invited from candidates with the right to reside and work within the UK. Candidates should be willing to travel for the purposes of client delivery and collaborating with colleagues.

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