Consultant, Digital Advisory

Avanade; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanade is seeking a Digital Advisory Consultant to lead large-scale Microsoft Copilot adoption and transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. This hybrid role involves business analysis, change management, stakeholder engagement, and value realization to integrate AI into how people work.

You will guide clients through adoption strategy, workforce enablement, governance, and long-term business value realization, leveraging Microsoft frameworks and best practices for responsible AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in consulting or transformation.
• Experience leading Copilot adoption engagements and AI-focused workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and prioritization of business cases based on impact and feasibility.
• Design and execute Copilot adoption strategies aligned with transformation objectives.
• Conduct readiness assessments and propose practical action plans.
• Develop enablement, engagement, and internal communication strategies.
• Engage stakeholders to monitor progress and optimize adoption with metrics.
• Apply Microsoft frameworks for value planning and success measurement.

Skills

Copilot adoption

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

AI transformation

KPI mapping

Executive narratives

AI security

Microsoft 365

Viva Insights

Adoption Score

Prosci framework

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

Viva Insights

Adoption Score

Job description

This is a hybrid consulting role with travel to client sites of up to 75%. Candidates must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship requirements.

About Us

At Avanade, we help organizations unlock the full value of Microsoft technology to modernize operations, accelerate innovation, and scale AI responsibly. Founded by Microsoft and Accenture, Avanade combines deep industry expertise, world-class consulting capabilities, and unmatched Microsoft credentials to help enterprises achieve measurable business outcomes.

Digital Advisory Consultant

We are seeking a Digital Advisory Consultant to lead large-scale Microsoft Copilot adoption and transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. This strategic consulting role combines business analysis, change management, stakeholder engagement, and value realization to help organizations successfully integrate AI into the way people work.

As a Digital Advisory Consultant, you will guide clients through every stage of their Copilot journey, from adoption strategy and workforce enablement to governance, measurement, and long-term business value realization. Leveraging Microsoft frameworks, change management methodologies, and AI transformation best practices, you will help clients drive productivity, foster innovation, and build responsible, secure AI-powered organizations.

If you're passionate about digital transformation, employee experience, and helping organizations realize the promise of AI, this is an opportunity to shape the future of work alongside some of the most talented Microsoft and AI professionals in the industry.

What You'll Do

• Lead the identification and prioritization of business cases based on impact and feasibility
• Design and execute Microsoft Copilot adoption strategies aligned with business transformation objectives
• Conduct organizational readiness assessments and propose practical action plans
• Develop enablement, engagement, and internal communication strategies
• Engage stakeholders to monitor progress and optimize adoption based on metrics
• Apply Microsoft frameworks for value planning and success measurement.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years professional experience
• 1+ years experience leading Copilot adoption engagements
• 1+ years experience in AI use case engineering and workshop facilitation
• Ability to map KPIs and develop executive value narratives
• Knowledge of persona analysis and AI-optimized workflows
• Experience with Prompt Pattern Labs and AI usage best practices
• Proficiency with tools such as the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Viva Insights, and Adoption Score
• Knowledge of AI security and responsible AI use, including the development of guidelines and playbooks
• Ability to promote Microsoft's responsible AI principles
• Experience in consulting, digital transformation, or change management
• Proven experience with Microsoft 365 or Copilot adoption programs
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Prosci
• Advanced English proficiency for working in global environments

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 recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

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

British Columbia/Ontario $88,800 to $105,450