Project Manager Jobs
Lead end-to-end Dynamics 365 and Power Platform delivery — from scoping and planning to go-live and benefits realisation.
Key Project Manager Capabilities
The skills and strengths employers look for in this field.
Implementation lifecycle delivery
Running Dynamics 365 projects end to end — discovery, design, build, test, cutover and go-live — using waterfall, Agile or hybrid approaches aligned to Microsoft's Success by Design framework.
Stakeholder & vendor management
Coordinating client sponsors, business users, implementation partners and ISVs; managing expectations, escalations and steering committees.
Scope, budget & commercials
Owning statements of work, change requests, forecasting, time and materials versus fixed-price tracking, and margin or budget control.
Risk, issue & dependency management
Maintaining RAID logs, mitigating delivery risk, and managing cross-workstream and integration dependencies.
Agile delivery & ceremonies
Facilitating sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups and retrospectives where Scrum or hybrid delivery is used.
Platform awareness
Sufficient functional understanding of F&O, CE, Business Central and Power Platform to challenge estimates, scope and design decisions credibly.
Change management & adoption
Planning training, communications, UAT and post-go-live hypercare to drive user adoption and benefits realisation.
Reporting & governance
Producing status reports, dashboards and governance packs; managing project boards and gate reviews.
Project Manager Market Overview
Dynamics 365 project management spans the full implementation lifecycle — discovery and scoping, sprint or phase planning, vendor and budget management, risk and change control, UAT, cutover and post-go-live support. PMs work across F&O (ERP), Customer Engagement (CRM), Business Central and Power Platform, often coordinating partner consultants, client stakeholders and in-house teams.
Demand is strong and consistent. Median advertised salaries for Dynamics 365 project managers in the UK sit around the low-to-mid £60,000s, with senior and programme-level roles commanding £80,000–£100,000+. London and contract markets typically pay a premium, and ERP project/programme contract day rates frequently run from roughly £500 to £850+ depending on programme scale and platform.
Most roles are filled by candidates blending delivery methodology credentials (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile/Scrum) with practical Dynamics 365 product knowledge. Microsoft functional and architect certifications such as PL-600, MB-700 and the Power Platform track are increasingly valued, as clients want PMs who understand the platform they are delivering, not just generic project governance.
Hybrid and remote working is common, though many implementation roles require travel to client sites for workshops, UAT and go-live. Sectors hiring heavily include manufacturing, retail, financial services, professional services, public sector and not-for-profit.
Project Manager Salary Guide
Indicative ranges — actual pay varies by location, experience and employer.
Indicative UK ranges for late 2025/2026. London and large-programme contract roles trend higher; contract rates are typically inside or outside IR35 dependent. USD equivalents run roughly 1.25–1.30× GBP for global/remote-first employers.
Live market data (6 roles with salary on the board)
Project Manager Job Roles
Common job titles and roles for Project Manager professionals.
Certifications
PRINCE2
Widely requested project management methodology certification in the UK and public sector, covering governance, stages and controlled delivery.
Project Management Professional
Globally recognised PMI credential favoured by international and enterprise employers.
Professional Scrum Master / Certified ScrumMaster
Agile delivery certifications relevant to Scrum-based and hybrid Dynamics 365 projects.
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Architect-level certification giving PMs credible understanding of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solution design.
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
F&O architecture certification useful for PMs leading complex ERP implementations.
Managing Successful Programmes
Programme-level framework relevant to those moving into programme and portfolio management.
AgilePM / SAFe
Agile and scaled-agile frameworks valued where delivery uses iterative or multi-team approaches.
Career Path & Progression
Project Coordinator / Junior PM
Supports planning, documentation, RAID logs and reporting on a workstream under a senior PM; builds platform and methodology fundamentals.
Dynamics 365 Project Manager
Owns delivery of a single Dynamics 365 implementation or module, managing scope, budget, team and client relationship.
Senior / Lead Project Manager
Runs larger or multi-module programmes, mentors junior PMs and manages complex commercial and stakeholder environments.
Programme / Delivery Manager
Oversees multiple related projects, portfolio governance, partner relationships and benefits realisation at organisation level.
Engagement Manager / Head of Delivery
Owns client account or practice delivery P&L, resourcing strategy and overall delivery quality across multiple programmes.
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