Microsoft Business Applications Consultant

Job Description

The work

The Microsoft Business Applications Consultant is responsible for overseeing the implementation and optimization of Microsoft business applications. Ensuring that the Dynamics 365, Power BI, and Power Automate within the Accenture organization and client’s tools align with business needs, are effectively deployed. Provide maximum value to users by managing projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring smooth operations across different departments.

People

You will work with C-level executives, senior management, solution architects and IT managers to manage the Microsoft platform and capabilities. You are the linking pin between the Client and Development teams, and, based on your experience, you can take the delivery lead role and be responsible for the project management in our projects. Leads meetings with customers/partners to understand business needs. Proactively manages executive-level customer/partner/stakeholder relationships.

Processes

Part of your remit is to improve processes and programs so that our client can work more effectively and efficiently. You will strive to make the processes repeatable, scalable, and cost saving. Implements solutions and provides oversight and leadership on workstreams across domains while adhering to Industry Solutions processes.

Technology

Oversee the increasing Microsoft technology we use for our clients. You will participate in project planning and develops project documents by identifying the risks and dependencies. With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Who we are – Accenture (Technology)

Accenture Technology

Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client’s most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence, and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses. Technology is one of five services that make up one Accenture – the others are Strategy & Consulting, Operations, Song and Industry X.

Qualification

Here’s what you’ll need

• Microsoft experience: Be tech savy

  +2 years in advanced proficiency in Microsoft Business Applications such as Dynamics 365 CRM, D365 Finance and Operations, and Power Platform.

• Prioritize and Manage: Able to adapt

  Ability to prioritize and manage workload in a high-pressure environment and instill a sense of urgency in others as necessary to meet deadlines.

• Creative and innovative: Two-steps-ahead

  Strategic and problem-solving mindset with developed analytical abilities and organizational skills.

• Communication: To tell the story and interact

  Exceptional verbal communication and technical writing skills with an ability to effectively interact with and convey information to people who possess varying levels of understanding on applicable topics.

• Clientfacing: Representative with the people you work with

  Excellent customer service skills with the ability to effectively identify and develop solutions for business needs.

• Leadership: Stepping to the front and taking responsibility

  Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and achieve results through the efforts of others.

Bonus points if you have

• AI-powered experience: Transform the way we work

  Use AI to enhance the customer experience and your own work

• Microsoft Certified: Knowledge about the platform

  • Microsoft Fundamentals within the Business Application area (Pl-900 etc.)
  • Microsoft Functional Consultant within the Business Application area (PL-200 etc.)

• Communication: Multilingualism

  Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written) is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
• Lead and transform our clients with technology
• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.
• Flexible working hours (4x9) & work location, FlexMoment leave of absence program (50% paid leave of absence for 3 months) and FlexDay; a flexible day you can take off to celebrate what matters to you – from EidalFitr to a birthday.
• ‘Do Good’ volunteering program
• Paid leave: Parental leave, Partner leave for all non-birthing parents, Bereavement leave, and Gender affirmation leave.
• 26 vacation days per year
• Paid transport (budget for electric bicycle or car, NS-Business card)
• A laptop, iPhone, and home office setup allowance
• Pension scheme, Accenture shares, annual bonus, collective health insurance scheme
• Social activities like Friday Drinks, sport events and parties

What we believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with. Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process by emailing stephanie.vogt@accenture.com. We will be happy to assist you.

Locations

Amsterdam

Additional Information

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About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™. Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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