Job Description

Together we do what matters.

As an Avanade Scheduler you will resource supply and demand to effectively and efficiently staff projects with the necessary capabilities and expertise. You will work with various parties within Avanade to accomplish this. These individuals include, Resource Lead, Workforce Planning Lead, Director of Operations, Talent Community Leads and fellow Schedulers.

Day-to-day you will:

• Evaluate resources based on role requirements and take into consideration the individual's preferences as well as career development goals
• Help set expectations on resource availability with North America stakeholders
• Ensure smooth transition for the consultants who are on and between customer engagements
• Work with North America stakeholders on resource availability to help them develop and close opportunities
• Update and maintain data in the scheduling system while ensuring information is accurate and reliable.
• Distribute ad-hoc reports when needed
• Facilitate regular resource meetings
• Work with Scheduling team to enhance scheduling systems and processes
• Understand employees' strengths and areas for development
• Work with Resource Schedulers from other regions to coordinate and track inter-country assignments

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate success working in a dynamic, frequently changing and geographically dispersed environment
• Goal-oriented and has a sense of urgency to get things done
• Willing to seek responsibility and take ownership of tasks
• Organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Independent, persistent, and decisive
• Able to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Great interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Able to facilitate and balance needs of stakeholders (internal and external customers)
• Able to stay updated on developments in Microsoft technologies. Previous knowledge of MS technologies highly desirable
• Possess sound working knowledge of MS office products: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Knowledgeable in Project Management. Prior experience in Consulting industry, Recruiting or Human Resources is advantageous
• Capable of working in a remote/virtual environment

Avanade requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Avanade will consider requests for medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement on an individual basis.

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About Avanade

Avanade is the leading provider of innovative digital, cloud and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem. Every day, our 59,000 professionals in 26 countries make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers.

We have been recognized as Microsoft's Global SI Partner of the Year more than any other company. With the most Microsoft certifications (60,000+) and 18 (out of 18) Gold-level Microsoft competencies, we are uniquely positioned to help businesses grow and solve their toughest challenges.

We are a people first company, committed to providing an inclusive workplace where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves. As a responsible business, we are building a sustainable world and helping young people from underrepresented communities fulfil their potential.

Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at .