Innovation & Account Strategy Lead

Avanciers Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanciers is seeking an Innovation & Account Strategy Lead for our client in Canada. This hybrid Toronto role focuses on shaping the account's innovation agenda, AI-enabled solutions, and transformation programs to improve business outcomes and customer experience.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare executive presentations, and lead workshops on AI adoption, automation, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• B.Tech / B.E. or equivalent engineering qualification.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification would be an added advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in technology consulting, innovation, business transformation, digital transformation, or account management.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, emerging technologies, and evolving IT industry trends.
• Good knowledge of data analytics, business intelligence, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive the account’s innovation agenda by identifying and implementing opportunities that improve business outcomes, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
• Contribute to overall account strategy and support leadership in account planning, executive presentations, strategic initiatives, and transformation programs.
• Analyze operational trends, recurring issues, and business challenges to identify and recommend innovative, technology-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, partners, and vendors in the preparation and evaluation of RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses.
• Lead technology, AI, and innovation workshops with business stakeholders to identify high-value use cases, define roadmaps, and advance the account’s AI transformation agenda.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), ensuring effective governance and timely tracking and closure of action items.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to identify opportunities for innovation and business growth.
• Support account governance activities, including performance management, risk management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
• Drive and contribute to automation initiatives, AI adoption programs, and productivity improvement opportunities across the account.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop business cases, transformation strategies, and innovation roadmaps aligned with customer priorities and business objectives.

Skills

AI-powered solutions

Automation platforms

Digital transformation

Account management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

B.Tech / B.E.

MBA

Job description

Avanciers is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for a contract role for one of our premier client in Canada for Innovation & Account Strategy Lead.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: Full Time

Compensation Range: $110,000 - $120,000 per year

This is an active job and application deadline is November 30, 2026

(This posting may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the account’s innovation agenda by identifying and implementing opportunities that improve business outcomes, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
• Contribute to overall account strategy and support leadership in account planning, executive presentations, strategic initiatives, and transformation programs.
• Analyze operational trends, recurring issues, and business challenges to identify and recommend innovative, technology-driven solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, partners, and vendors in the preparation and evaluation of RFI, RFP, and RFQ responses.
• Lead technology, AI, and innovation workshops with business stakeholders to identify high-value use cases, define roadmaps, and advance the account’s AI transformation agenda.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), ensuring effective governance and timely tracking and closure of action items.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to identify opportunities for innovation and business growth.
• Support account governance activities, including performance management, risk management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
• Drive and contribute to automation initiatives, AI adoption programs, and productivity improvement opportunities across the account.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop business cases, transformation strategies, and innovation roadmaps aligned with customer priorities and business objectives.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI-powered business solutions, automation platforms, and digital transformation programs.
• Ability to translate emerging technologies and business challenges into practical, value-driven solutions.
• Strong ability to collaborate across business, technology, delivery, and customer stakeholder groups.

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Tech / B.E. or equivalent engineering qualification.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification would be an added advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in technology consulting, innovation, business transformation, digital transformation, or account management.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI, Agentic AI, emerging technologies, and evolving IT industry trends.
• Good knowledge of data analytics, business intelligence, and analytics platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, communication, and leadership skills.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

• We use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job-related criteria.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Important Information for Applicants

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• Proof of qualifications may be requested
• Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
• Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process

Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.