Alpha Variance Solutions - Associate Director - Project Management Office

Key Responsibilities :

• PMO Establishment : Build and lead the PMO function in India aligned with global standards, focusing on governance, quality assurance, and consistent project delivery practices.
• ERP Delivery Oversight : Provide structured oversight to D365 ERP implementation projects; ensure methodology, timelines, and deliverables are met across Business Central, Finance & Operations, and Commerce.
• Performance Monitoring : Define and track KPIs across the portfolio, including delivery success, profitability, resource utilization, and customer satisfaction.
• Project Methodology & Tools : Develop and enforce project management frameworks and tools including D365 project tracking tools (e. , Azure DevOps, LCS, and MS Project).
• Team Enablement : Mentor project managers and consultants, provide onboarding and upskilling on PMO processes and D365-specific delivery nuances.
• Risk & Issue Management : Identify and mitigate risks related to scope, resource allocation, and solution complexity; escalate and resolve project issues in coordination with delivery leads.
• Global Collaboration : Serve as the primary interface between India-based project teams and global leadership, ensuring project status transparency and delivery alignment.
• Continuous Improvement : Lead retrospectives and process optimization efforts; leverage lessons learned to strengthen D365 ERP implementation outcomes.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT services or consulting with at least 4 years in a PMO or delivery leadership role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP (F&O, Business Central, or Commerce); experience in managing ERP project portfolios is required.
• Experience setting up PMO functions from the ground up in a global or multi-regional context.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and Microsoft tools (LCS, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Excel).
• PMP, Prince2, or Agile certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or Business; MBA is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

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