Microsoft D365 Architect

Role:
Microsoft D365 Architect

Location:
London

Salary:
Competitive salary and package dependant on experience

Career Level: Manager (CL7)

Please Note:
Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance, which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application.

About the Role

Accenture's Microsoft Business Group (MBG) UK is seeking an experienced Microsoft Power Platform Delivery Manager at Level 7 to lead the end-to-end delivery of complex Power Platform engagements across our UK client portfolio. Operating at the intersection of technology delivery and client account management, you will be responsible for driving successful outcomes on high-value Microsoft Power Platform, D365, and AI Copilot programmes while building and developing high-performing delivery teams.

This is a senior individual contributor and people‑leadership role within the MBG UK delivery capability, requiring deep technical fluency in Microsoft Power Platform combined with strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management experience, and a track record of delivering large‑scale digital transformation programmes for enterprise clients.

As a D365 Architect you will:

• Design end-to-end Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions aligned with business and technology strategy.

• Lead architecture across D365 applications such as Finance & Operations, Customer Engagement, Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain, as relevant.

• Define integration, data migration, security and extensibility strategies.

• Leverage Power Platform, Dataverse, Azure and Microsoft integration services to deliver modern solutions.

• Provide technical leadership across implementation and transformation programmes.

• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to Microsoft and enterprise best practices.

• Lead and mentor technical teams and work closely with functional consultants.

• Engage with senior client stakeholders and support solution shaping, proposals and pre‑sales activities

• Act as the primary senior point of contact for client stakeholders up to C‑suite level, building trusted advisor relationships

• Lead executive‑level steering committees, programme boards, and client workshops

• Manage client expectations through transparent communication, proactive risk management, and timely escalation

• Support business development activities including proposition development, bid responses, and solution design for new opportunities

• Contribute to account growth by identifying and qualifying expansion opportunities within existing engagements

• Lead, mentor, and develop delivery teams of 10–30+ comprising Accenture, Avanade, and client‑side resources

• Define resource plans, manage onboarding, and maintain appropriate team structures across onshore, nearshore, and offshore models

• Champion a culture of delivery excellence, continuous improvement, and psychological safety within delivery teams

• Collaborate with Microsoft CSU, ATU, and STU counterparts to align delivery activities with Microsoft account strategy

• Support capability development across the MBG UK practice through knowledge sharing, coaching, and contribution to internal communities of practice

• Own programme P&L including revenue recognition, margin management, and cost forecasting

• Manage change control processes including scope management, commercial variations, and contract adherence

• Contribute to qualified pipeline development in line with MBG UK

• Ensure compliance with Accenture's contractual, legal, and commercial governance requirements

• Provide architectural oversight and technical governance across Power Platform solution delivery

• Ensure alignment with Microsoft…