Microsoft Business Applications Practice Lead

Candidate Description

A seasoned practice leader with more than 25 years of expertise, the candidate excels in steering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Finance & Operations and Power Platform programmes across government, education, healthcare and commercial sectors. They combine deep technical acumen with commercial acumen, having guided consulting practices at a consulting firm, a major consulting firm and a technology provider while nurturing high-performing teams and forging strong alliances with Microsoft and a major consulting firm.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through the architecture and delivery of complex Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions, integration of AI-powered capabilities and optimisation of financial systems. Adept at Agile and SDLC methodologies, this professional has rescued troubled transformations, reduced month-end close times for major organizations and generated multimillion-dollar pipelines via innovative go-to-market campaigns such as Power Apps-as-a-Service. They regularly oversee governance, data management, integration and pre-sales activities to ensure solutions are scalable, secure and business-aligned.

Known for inspirational leadership, they build collaborative cultures, mentor diverse talent and drive organisational change that underpins digital and AI-driven transformation. Their strategic perspective and hands-on delivery prowess enable stakeholders to unlock value rapidly while mitigating risk. The candidate offers a compelling blend of visionary thinking, pragmatic execution and unwavering commitment to client success.