Associate Director, Technical Architecture – Advisory

1205 Avanade Canada Inc. Company; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade, a leading Microsoft-focused consultancy, is seeking an experienced technical architect leader to drive growth across North America within the Avanade & Accenture Microsoft Business Group. Based in Canada or the United States, the role will own the evolution of Supply Chain & Engineering Advisory and deliver priority solutions including Factory OS.

You will build regional capability, engage C-level clients, and collaborate with Microsoft and Accenture to accelerate Smart Factory

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, digital or enterprise architecture.
• Proven expertise in Smart Factory, Industry 4.0 or AI-enabled manufacturing.
• Strong Azure, data platform and AI architecture capabilities.
• Experience leading global teams and driving business growth.
• Ability to engage at C-level and translate technology into business value.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the North America Supply Chain & Engineering Advisory team including the Technical Architect community.
• Drive pipeline growth, positioning and deal closure for Smart Factory offerings.
• Partner with Client Groups and Industry leaders to shape growth strategy.
• Own and evolve technical architecture and quality standards for delivering our Supply Chain & Engineering solutions, with a special focus on Factory OS.
• Define architecture approach across Azure, Fabric and AI agent frameworks.
• Lead governance of implementations and architecture review boards.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Smart Factory

Azure

AI architecture

Team leadership

C-level engagement

Job description

Role Overview This role combines technical architecture leadership with responsibility for driving growth across North America within Avanade & Accenture Microsoft Business Group. Owns the evolution, quality and market success of Supply Chain & Engineering Advisory and the delivery of its priority solutions, with a focus on Smart Factory, including our Factory OS solution. Leads regional capability building and drives business growth in close partnership with Client Groups, Industry leadership and Microsoft. This role can be based in Canada or the United States, within commutable distance of an Avanade office.

Key Responsibilities

Growth Leadership (North America) Build and lead the North America Supply Chain & Engineering Advisory team, including the Technical Architect community Drive pipeline growth, positioning and deal closure for Smart Factory offerings Partner with Client Groups and Industry leaders to shape growth strategy Strengthen ecosystem collaboration with Microsoft and Accenture Supply Chain & Engineering Technical Architecture Leadership Own and evolve the technical architecture and quality standards for delivering our Supply Chain & Engineering solutions, with a special focus on Factory OS Drive market success and delivery excellence Define architecture approach across Azure, Fabric and AI agent frameworks Partner with Microsoft engineering teams on innovation and roadmap evolution Lead governance of implementations and architecture review boards Ensure scalable, repeatable and high-quality delivery across regions Capability & Community Development Coach and develop technical talent within and beyond our team Build cross-regional collaboration with Data & AI, Industry and Supply Chain & Engineering communities Contribute to thought leadership and capability scaling Business Impact Revenue growth through increased pipeline conversion and larger deal sizes Improved delivery quality and reduced project risk through architecture governance Acceleration of Smart Factory and AI adoption across clients Strengthened Microsoft partnership and co-innovation outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Deep experience in manufacturing, digital or enterprise architecture roles Proven experience in Smart Factory, Industry 4.0 or AI-enabled manufacturing Strong Azure, data platform and AI architecture expertise Experience leading global teams and driving business growth Ability to engage at C-level and translate technology into business value.

Leadership Expectations

Operates with high autonomy and accountability Combines technical depth with a commercial mindset Builds trusted relationships across clients, partners and internal stakeholders Drives measurable business outcomes and capability growth.

Compensation

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. See more information on our benefits here: Canada Employee Benefits | Avanade Role Location Annual Salary Range Toronto/Calgary/Ottawa $150,000 to $215,000 See more information on our US benefits here: Benefits and Total Rewards Role Location Annual Salary Range California $223,000- $271,000 Cleveland $182,000- $220,000 Colorado $196,000- $238,000 District of Columbia $248,000 - $300,000 Illinois $196,000 - $238,000 Maryland $208,000- $253,000 Massachusetts $208,000 - $253,000 Minnesota $182,000 -$220,000 New York $223,000- $271,000 New Jersey $223,000- $271,000 Washington $208,000- $253,000.

About Avanade

At Avanade, we advance the world through the power of people and Microsoft. Join us to shape your skills and the future with bold ideas and innovative solutions. Our partnership with Microsoft and Accenture empowers you to unlock your full potential. Working at Avanade offers the chance to build a career path that suits your skills and interests and the freedom to be your authentic self. We are committed to your growth, well-being, and success. This is where passion meets opportunity, technology meets humanity, and every challenge is a chance to make a genuine impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Together, we do what matters.