Managing Modus and Microsoft solution delivery requires a comprehensive set of project management skills. These skills span across various domains, including planning, resourcing, budgeting, client management, and the use of specific tools and platforms like Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, and SharePoint. Below is a list of essential skills one should possess: 

### Technical Skills 

1. **Microsoft Project Proficiency**: 

  - Creating and managing detailed project plans. 

  - Resource allocation and management. 

  - Effort estimation and budgeting within Microsoft Project. 

  - Tracking project progress and performance. 

2. **Azure DevOps**: 

  - Setting up and managing project boards. 

  - Collaborating on code development and deployment. 

  - Monitoring and managing work items and backlogs. 

  - Implementing CI/CD pipelines. 

Project Management Skills 

3. **Project Planning and Scheduling**: 

  - Defining project scope and objectives. 

  - Developing comprehensive project plans and schedules. 

  - Setting milestones and deadlines. 

4. **Budgeting and Financial Management**: 

  - Developing project budgets and managing costs. 

  - Performing cost-benefit analysis. 

  - Monitoring financial performance against budgets. 

5. **Resource Management**: 

  - Allocating resources efficiently across projects. 

  - Balancing workloads and managing resource constraints. 

  - Identifying skill gaps and training needs. 

6. **Risk Management**: 

  - Identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies. 

  - Monitoring risk throughout the project lifecycle. 

7. **Quality Assurance**: 

  - Implementing quality control processes. 

  - Conducting regular quality reviews and audits. 

Communication and Interpersonal Skills 

8. **Client Management**: 

   - Building and maintaining strong client relationships. 

   - Understanding client needs and expectations. 

   - Managing client communication and reporting. 

9. **Stakeholder Management**: 

   - Identifying and engaging stakeholders throughout the project. 

   - Facilitating stakeholder meetings and presentations. 

   - Managing stakeholder expectations and feedback. 

10. **Team Leadership and Collaboration**: 

   - Leading and motivating project teams. 

   - Fostering a collaborative team environment. 

   - Managing conflicts and resolving team issues. 

### Methodology and Process Skills 

11. **Agile and Scrum Methodologies**: 

   - Implementing Agile practices for project delivery. 

   - Facilitating Scrum ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. 

   - Managing Agile boards and backlogs.